Meat
Black Bengal
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Black Bengal goats are small, early-maturing meat animals of Bangladesh and eastern India, typically black, highly prolific, and renowned for fine-fibred, high-quality chevon. They dominate household and market meat supply across the Bengal region. Despite small carcasses, the meat is tender, fine-grained, and preferred for Bengali curries, rezala, and festive dishes. Skin quality is also valued. Rapid reproduction keeps local meat flowing without large individual slaughter weights.
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History
Small black goats of Bengal were central to rural protein and trade.
Livestock research identified Black Bengal for meat quality and prolificacy.
Eastern Indian states promoted Black Bengal for smallholder meat security.
Genetic characterisation supported conservation of pure Black Bengal lines.