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zOrigin: South Africa zMeat Type zHorned zEarly Puberty zExtended Breeding Season zHeavy Muscle Boer
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Goat Breeds
DIRECTIONS - For each breed describe their APPERANCE (color, size, texture), USE (milk, meat, hair) and FACTS about
them that stand out, on your factsheet.
Origin: AngoraMohair Production (like a wool but from goats) Sheared twice/yearHornedSmall FrameRequire extra management at Kidding
Angora
Origin: South AfricaMeat TypeHornedEarly PubertyExtended Breeding SeasonHeavy Muscle
Boer
Origin: New ZealandHorned TwinningIncreased growth
Kiko
Origin: French AlpsDairy typeHardyColors:
WhiteFawnGreyBlack brown
Alpine
Origin:OregonShort Ears to “no ears”Dairy Type
Lamancha
Origin: EnglandDual purposeVery popular cross with meat type goatsLarge frameExtended breeding seasonAdapts to hot environment
Nubian
Origin: SwitzerlandOldest known dairy breedMedium frame sizeDark color with white ears and white stripes down face.Excellent udder qualityBest suited for cool climates
Toggenburg
Origin: SwitzerlandHeavy milkersWhite colorSensitive to excessive sunlight and hot climates
Saanen
Mytonic• Also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats • Originated in the United States
• Meat production
•CHECK OUT THE VIDEO:
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3Utmj4RPU
ACTIVITY
In your notes create a logical reasoning as to WHAT breed
would be best for YOU to own and WHY. BE COMPLTE AND DETAILED. (on your fact sheet)
If you finish early check out these videos….
Pygmy Goats – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3fxgi7F_qI Screaming Goats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpccpglnNf0
Goat Facts – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-N_sHWKqg
More Goat Breeds – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoi5fn3lymo
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