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‘Sojat' breed goat sold out for 2.25 lakh ahead of Bakrid
Prayagraj: A 'Sojat' breed goat weighing 150 kg was sold for Rs 2.25 lakh at the goat market in Dariyabad, making it the most expensive animal sold by Monday for Bakrid in the Sangam city this year.
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The market has a variety of goat breeds, including Ajmeri, Makka Cheena, Totapari, Gujari, Serohi, Gulabi Sojat, Punjabi Beetle, Nagori and Sojat, with prices ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 2 lakh. A young goat is available for around Rs 8,000 and the exotic ones for above Rs 1.5 lakh. The rates depend on the build and appearance of the goats. The majority of goats are brought from Rajasthan, and those weighing 150 kg are more in demand.
"The Sojat breed goat named Tyson was sold at the maximum price of Rs 2.25 lakh to date," said Saif Tarzen, a seller from Rajasthan, adding, "I brought around 1,000 goats of different breeds from Rajasthan and Gujarat, and 90% of them are already sold out," he added. The Sojat breed goat fetched Rs 2.5 lakh because of its flawless white colour, build, and high meat yield compared to others in the market. "I reared the goat for a year with utmost care, providing ample food and conditions to make it healthy," said Saif, the goat seller.
It was bought by an old city resident. The market is doing brisk business this year, and buyers are shelling out extra bucks to get favoured goats for the festival, claim traders dealing in the goat business. Interestingly, goat sellers are also opting for smartphone message apps and social media to increase the sale of goats ahead of Bakrid. The sellers have offered the facility to customers, asking them to reveal the range and choices and get it booked in advance.
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There are goat markets at Hatia, Kareli, Nakhas Khona, Katju Road, Dariyabad, Rajapur, etc. "Goats ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 2 lakh are sold every year during Bakrid," said Rashid, another seller.
"Goats from Rajasthan, Haryana, or other parts of the state are sold at higher prices instead of goats being brought from Manjhanpur (Kaushambi), Kalpi, Kanpur, etc.," said a seller, adding, "The prices of goats go up a day before the festival." Many sellers usually quote the price of goats for qurbani (sacrifice) which they want to sell. The prices quoted by sellers are negotiable.
