Acomparative osteometric evaluation of some cranial indices of clinical significance in goats (Capra hircus) from the middlebelt regions of Nigeria

There is no comprehension data on anatomical indices of Nigerian goats. To show osteometric values of some cranial indices in Nigerian goats. Sixty (60) goat skulls that were found around Makurdi، Kwande، Katsina-ala and the neighbouring Adamawa state of Nigeria، were studied by investigating the 30 craniometric values. The measured distance from the facial tuberosity to the infraorbital foramen was 2. 33±0. 29 Cm and 1. 80±0. 14 Cm for females and males، respectively. In addition، the distance from the medial canthus to the supraorbital foramen was 27±0. 31 Cm for females and 2. 83±0. 24 Cm for males; from the lateral alveolar root to the mental foramen was 2. 05±0. 07 Cm for females and 5. 10±7. 28 Cm for males; and from the mandibular foramen to the ventral border of mandible was 5. 90±0. 14 Cm for females and 5. 48±0. 43 Cm for males. This breed of goat might be a different phenotype of the breeds that is available in Nigeria.