Saving the Pure Sirohi Bloodline in Rajasthan
Breeding

How We Are Saving the Pure Sirohi Bloodline in Rajasthan

Apr 15, 2026 5 min read

The Sirohi goat, native to the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, is one of India's premier indigenous meat-type breeds — hardy, adaptable, and prized for quality meat. But decades of unchecked crossbreeding with non-descript and inferior bucks have diluted the pure Sirohi bloodline, making true-line animals increasingly rare even in their native region.

Our Three-Pillar Conservation Programme

To address this critical challenge, our farm runs a structured breeding and conservation programme built on three pillars:

  1. 1
    Identification & Registration: We meticulously identify and register pure-line Sirohi bucks and does based on phenotypic traits, pedigree records and geographic origin — ensuring a verified, authentic gene pool.
  2. 2
    Closed Breeding Units: Only registered pure Sirohi stock is used inside our closed units, preventing genetic contamination and preserving breed purity.
  3. 3
    Performance-Based Selection: Using rigorous records — birth weight, weaning weight, kidding intervals — we select only the most superior animals for breeding, lifting overall quality and reproductive efficiency.
Registered pure Sirohi buck
Every breeding animal is tagged and tracked.

Sharing Genetics with the Wider Community

Beyond on-site breeding, we actively offer contract breeding and stud-buck services to nearby farmers. This lets them upgrade existing herds with genuine Sirohi genetics — without diluting the bloodline.

By making high-quality breeding stock accessible, we help the wider community sustain and improve Sirohi goat populations across Rajasthan.

"Preserving the pure Sirohi line isn't just conservation — it is the foundation for producing superior Sirohi–Boer crossbreds."

Why Pure Lines Matter for Crossbreeding

Crosses built on pure Sirohi mothers benefit from robust indigenous traits — adaptability, immunity, fertility — and consistently outperform random-bred animals in growth and meat quality.

Curious about our breeding stock? Browse our breeds or get in touch to enquire about Sirohi bucks and crossbred kids.

Sirohi kids at MBS Genetics
Pure-line Sirohi kids — the future of the breed.

Conclusion

Our programme plays a dual role — safeguarding an invaluable indigenous breed while strengthening commercial goat farming through scientifically managed breeding strategies that benefit every farmer in the region.

Take the Next Step

Want to start or upgrade your goat farm?

Talk to our team about Sirohi & Boer breeding stock, contract breeding and stud-buck services.