GOAT BREEDS Flashcards
Origin: New Zealand
Characteristics: Have a large frame, breeds all year and does well on grass. Mature early are vigorous and hardy. Does well on grass alone.
Kiko
Origin: South Africa
Characteristics: Known for their conformation, high growth rate high fertility. They are vigorous, gentle yet strong. Most common color is red/white with floppy ears. Can be black as well.
Boer
Origin: Spain
Characteristics: Known to breed out of season, hardy and thrive in adverse conditions. No single color pattern.
Spanish Meat Goat
Origin: USA, Texas
Characteristics: Known to breed out of season. Is a small breed with flappy ears. Known to have a recessive gene of myotonic.
Tennessee Meat Goat
Origin: USA, Texas
Characteristics: Known to breed out of season. Is a small breed with flappy ears. Known to have a recessive gene of myotonic.
Nubian