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