Abstract :
Osmanabadi goats are highly renowned for the finest quality of meat, milk and quality skin
and disease resistance across India. Characteristic environment of Osmanabadi goat is Marathawada
area of Maharashtra, India yet found all over the state, in spite of various agro climatic states of
Marathwada and Vidarbha regions. They have come to be known as lifesavers of farmers in the
suicide zone of the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions of Maharashtra. Farming of Osmanabadi goat
is considered as an important factor in financial freedom of the farmer’s economy that in turn plays a
significant role in building the nation. In the present article, authors tried to narrate the different
aspects of Osmanabadi goat with special emphasis on its farming and economy.
Keyword :
Asia, Economy, Farmer, Marathwada, Osmanabadi goat.