**2. Key goat breeds and their geographical location in Pakistan**

The goat breeds of Pakistan are found in various geographical and climatic environments ranging from cold mountains to hot plains [1]. Beetal bread is the most popular goat breed in Punjab region of Pakistan as its meat, milk, and skin is liked by the community (**Figure 1**). Kamori breed is an inhabitant of the Sind region and is another loved breed of the area particularly for getting milk. Dera Din Panah and crossbreeds are reared for milk and meat in Punjab [19–21]. Barbari breed is raised for milk and meat in Sindh and Punjab [22]. Bugri, Chappar, Jattan and Kamuri, Pateri, Sindh Desi, Tapri, and Tharri breeds are raised in the Sindh province of Pakistan [23]. Gaddi, Damani, and Kaghani breed are present in KPK and mostly used for meat purpose [24, 25]. Gulabi, a giant goat breed is preferred for meat and milk. Teddy breed is raised for mutton in Punjab and Azad Kashmir [26]. The home tract of Nachi goat breed encompasses Bahawalpur and Multan districts living in hot climatic conditions

**Figure 1.** *Local goat breeds kept in the research center, Ravi campus, UVAS, Pattoki.*

[25]. Khurasani and Lehri breeds are present in Balochistan region of Pakistan [23, 27]. Jattal, Beiari, Buchi, Jarakheil, Labri, Pamiri, Shurri, and Baltistani goat breed are kept in cold environment of the mountainous areas of Kashmir, Mirpur, Kotli, and northern areas of Pakistan [21–23, 25, 28, 29].
