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Goat Breeds and Selection

Capra hircus

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Goat Breeds and SelectionOverview

U Major Breeds of Goats (Dairy, Meat and Mohair)

U Parts of a GoatU Judging Goats

UDairyUMohairUMeat

U Assignment

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Major Breeds of GoatsAlpine (French Alps)

U Medium to large sizedU only breed with upright ears

U all colors and combinations of colors.U Hair is medium to short

U straight face with roman nose.

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Major Breeds GoatsAngora (Asia Minor)

U Both sexes are hornedU Pronounced spiral to the hornU Utilized in Mohair Production

U White in color

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Major Breeds GoatsBoer (South Africa)

U Also known as the AfricanderU Early maturing

U Predominantly white with red head but some solid red exist.

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Major Breeds GoatsGolden Guernsey (British)

U color varies from cream to brownU usually polled

U lower in milk production than most Swiss breedsU higher in butter fat and protein %

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Major Breeds GoatsLaMancha (Oregon)

U Face is straight U Gopher ear - max one inch in length preferably non-existent

U Elf ear-max. length of two inches with tip being turned up or downU Any color or combination is acceptable.

U Hair is short, fine and glossyU high butterfat

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Major Breeds GoatsNigerian Dwarf (West Africa)

U Main colors are black, chocolate and gold with random white markings.

U Breed year roundU They give 3-4# of milk per day at 6 to 10% butterfat

U They make great pets

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Major Breeds GoatsNubian (Oriental)

U Large framedU face being convex between the eyes and muzzle

U ears are long, wide and pendulous. They flare out in a bell shape.U Any color or colors, solid or patterned

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Major Breeds of GoatsPygmy Goat (Africa)

U Full coat of straight, medium-long hair.U All colors are acceptable

U muzzle, forehead, eyes and ears are accented in tones lighter than the dark portion of the body.

U Make good pets

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Major Breeds of GoatsSaanen (Switzerland)

U Usually yields 3-4% milkfatU medium to large in size

U white or light cream in color.U Ears are erect and carried forward.

U Face straight or dished

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Major Breeds of GoatsSpanish (Spain)

U Feral goat or brush goat native to U.S. U Descended from the goats that were released or

escaped from the early Spanish explorersU Utilized for meat.U Fat content is less than beef.

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Major Breeds of GoatsToggenburg (Switzerland)

U Medium in sizeU Hair is short or medium in lengthU Ears are Erect and ForwardU Face may be straight or dishedU Color is solid varying from light fawn to dark chocolateU Distinct white markings

U white ears with dark spot in middleU two white stripes down face from above each eyeU white legs below knee and hockU white triangle on either side of the tail.U some have wattles

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Major Breeds of GoatsQuiz #1

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Major Breeds of GoatsQuiz #1

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Major Breeds of GoatsAnswers to Quiz #1

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AngoraBoer Goat

Nubian Alpine

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Major Breeds of GoatsQuiz #1

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Pygmy LaMancha

Saanen Toggenburg

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Goat Breeds and SelectionParts of a Goat

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Goat Breeds and SelectionJudging Dairy Goats

UCorrect conformation of dairy goats is essential for a productive and successful operation.

U It is important to evaluate the differences of goats as they related to each other as well as how they relate to the breed ideal.

American Dairy Goat Association Standard Score Card

General Appearance - 30%

Mammary System - 30%

Dairy Character - 20%

Body Capacity - 20%

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Goat Breeds and SelectionJudging Dairy Goats

U General Appearance: Impressive style and carriage, possessing attractiveness and feminity.

U Mammary System: Strongly attached and high quality udder, indicating high production and longevity.

U Dairy Character: Angularity and general openness throughout.

U Body Capacity: Relative to the size of the animal, providing ample capacity for feed intake and production.

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Goat Breeds and SelectionAngora Goat Selection

U In selecting for fiber, one is interested in both

quantity (weight) and quality of fiber (length,

fineness, style, character,absence of kemp, etc.).

U In addition to fiber, one must be concerned with

traits that contribute to the survival or viability

(soundness, fertility, etc.) of the individual.

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U Selection based on quantity of fiber is accomplished by:U size of the animalU completeness of coverU length of fiber (four inches minimum)U diameter of fiber (finer fibers preferred)U differences in density (desirable lock formation)

U Selection based on fleece weightU grease (oil)U dirt

U Selection based on ageU Weaning or first shearing is a poor timeU Select the animal at second and third shearing (12-18mts. Old)

Goat Breeds and SelectionAngora Goat Selection

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Goat Breeds and SelectionJudging Meat Goats

U Conformation: URectangular in appearance from the side U Straight level top and bellyULength of rump, body, and leg are importantULegs should be straight and placed squarely under the body

and should show evidence of muscling.UWidth between front legsU trim brisketU hindquarter should be muscular with loin and rumbp being of

uniform width. ULegs should be square and wide from the rear view

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Goat Breeds and SelectionJudging Meat Goats

UGeneral Appearance

UStature: Overall Skeletal Size

UHead: Both Strength and refinement

UFront End: (combination of chest and shoulder features) wide chest smooth blending shoulder

with sharp withers

UFront Legs: Sound

UBack: Straight, wide, long and level

URump: long, wide and level from thurl to thurl

UHind Legs: wide and straight well muscled stifle

UFeet: strong pasterns with even tight toes

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U MUSCLEU Hindquarters: long deeply attached muscle, thick high stifle, muscle over

the thurl and rump should be obvious.U Loin: should be wide with a symmetrically oval shape on each side of the

backbone which should carry over the rack.

U Shoulders: muscling should increase from the withers to the point of shoulder with the thickest muscle being above the chest floor. Forearm muscle should be prominent.

UNeck: Neck and shoulder should be free of waste. Smoothness and quality are important. A long clean neck with muscle and balance is desirable.

Goat Breeds and SelectionJudging Meat Goats

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Condition refers to the amount of fat the animal is carrying. The ideal

condition is thin but uniform. The external fat thickness over the loin

at the 13th rib should be between .08 to .12 inches or an average of .1

inch.

Goat Breeds and SelectionJudging Meat Goats

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GoatBreeds and SelectionSuggested Activity

(Breeds of Goats Collage)1. Divide the class into pairs.

2. Distribute old livestock magazines and periodicals among the class. Encourage them to share.

3. Direct the students to compile 15 different pictures in which they can identify the breed. (They must find atleast 8 different breeds)

4. After the students have collected their pictures, distribute a piece of poster board to each pair.

5. Provide colored pencils, markers and glue for them to arrange, number and identify their pictures in a creative way.

6. Display the projects in the classroom.

7. Have the students, after viewing all projects, make a list of the different breeds found.

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Goat Breeds and SelectionSuggested Assignment Sheets

WAssignment - Use resource materials to locate information about goat breeds.

-Use the Internet to locate the information and then have the students present their report in the form of a power point presentation. (ansi.okstate.edu)

*Use the local computer instructor for a team teaching project.