INTRODUCTION TO GOATS Adapted and Edited by Mrs
INTRODUCTION TO GOATS Adapted and Edited by: Mrs. Sheffield
Parts of a Goat 1. Poll 9. Knee 17. Barrel 2. Forehead 10. Hoof 18. Pin Bone 3. Muzzle 11. Dewclaw 19. Tail 4. Ear 12. Sheath 20. Hip 5. Dewlap 13. Flank 21. Withers 6. Point of Shoulder 7. Brisket 14. Pastern 22. Loin 15. Hock 23. Back 8. Point of 16. Stifle
Goat terminology Billy: uncastrated male goat Wether: castrated male goat Nanny: female goat Kid: a young goat Kidding: the act of parturition (giving birth) in goats
Alpine (French Alps) Dairy Breed Ø Ø Ø Medium to large sized only breed with upright ears all colors and combinations of colors. Hair is medium to short Straight face with roman nose 6 th per. 10/27
Angora (Asia Minor) Ø Ø Both sexes are horned Pronounced spiral to the horn Mohair Production Ø Ø Used in Mohair production White in color
Boer (South Africa) Meat Breed Ø Ø Ø Also known as the Africander Early maturing Predominantly white with red head but some solid red exist
Golden Guernsey (Great Britain) Dairy Breed Ø Ø Color varies from cream to brown Usually polled Lower in milk production than most Swiss breeds Higher in butter fat and protein %
La Mancha (Oregon) Dairy Breed Ø Ø Face is straight Gopher ear: max. one inch in length preferably nonexistent Elf ear: max. length of two inches with tip being turned up or down Any color or combination is acceptable. Ø Hair is short, fine and glossy Ø High butterfat
Nigerian Dwarf (West Africa) Miscellaneous Breed Ø Ø Main colors are black, chocolate and gold with random white markings. Breed year round They give 3 -4# of milk per day at 6 to 10% butterfat They make great pets
Nubian (the Orient) Dairy Breed Ø Ø Large framed face being convex between the eyes and muzzle ears are long, wide and pendulous. They flare out in a bell shape. Any color or colors, solid or patterned
Pygmy Goat (Africa) Miscellaneous Breed Ø Ø Ø Small in size Full coat of straight, medium-long hair All colors are acceptable Muzzle, forehead, eyes and ears are accented in tones lighter than the dark portion of the body. Make good pets
Saanen (Switzerland) Dairy Breed Usually yields 3 -4% milkfat Ø Medium to large in size Ø White or light cream in color Ø Ears are erect and carried forward Ø Face straight or dished Ø 1 st per. 10/27
Spanish (Spain) Meat Breed Feral goat or brush goat native to U. S. Ø Descended from the goats that were released or escaped from the early Spanish explorers Ø Utilized for meat Ø Fat content is less than beef Ø
Toggenburg (Switzerland) Dairy Breed Ø Ø Ø Medium in size Hair is short or medium in length Ears are Erect and Forward Face may be straight or dished Color is solid varying from light fawn to dark chocolate Distinct white markings Ø Some have wattles
Angora Alpine Boer Nubian La Mancha N. Dwarf G. Guernsey Toggenburg Pygmy Saanen Spanish
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