Goat Flashcards

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1
Q

They are white in color. Used to produce mohair

A

Angora

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Goats that produce cashmere wool, which is the fine, soft, downy, winter undercoat
protected by a second layer called the guard hair.

A

Cashmere

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3
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Originated in New Zealand for meat production (i.e., It is a Maori word for “flesh”
or meat)

A

Kiko

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4
Q

They have a white body with
brown or black head.
able to deposit fat better than most breeds.

A

Boer

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5
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descendants from the goats brought over with the Spanish explorers,
though these usually include goats of unknown ancestry. They are a very common
breed.

A

Spanish

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6
Q

They get their name due to a mutation that causes chemicals
necessary for “fight or flight” responses not to work, thereby causing them to become
stiff/rigid and faint.

A

Tennessee Fainting Goat

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7
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Originated in the Alps of France.

No distinct color has been established,

Hardy, adaptable animals that thrive in any climate while maintaining good health and production.

A

Alpine

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8
Q

They have no outer ear
(called a gopher ear) and can be variety of colors, with spotting possible.

Some may have an elf ear

A

La Mancha

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9
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They are large in size with long ears. They can be a variety of colors with the majority
ranging from brown to tan.

A

Nubian

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10
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Originated in Switzerland. Typically chamois in color (bay ranging from light to deep red), although
black is accepted (but not preferred).

Used primarily for milk production.

A

Oberhasli

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11
Q

Their
color ranges from white to tan, where white is preferred. They are known for quantity of
milk produced.

Queen of Dairy in Goat

A

Saanen

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12
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said to be the
oldest dairy goat breed known.

A

Toggenburg

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13
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They have rich, sweet milk and are prolific with 3-6 kids per year.

A

Kinder

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They are small framed, light muscled, and are less prolific than other breeds.

Primarily a specialty
breed meant for mohair production.

A

Angora

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15
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Originated in South Africa from selection of native goats for meat traits, but probably
has some Angora and Indian goat breeding in its past.

A

Boer

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16
Q

They are medium to large in size, sensitive to sunlight, and, therefore,
performs best in cooler climates.

A

Saanen