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Goats Flashcards

1
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Three types of goats

A

-dairy
-meat
-fiber

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2
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Lactation period for goats

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284 days

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3
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When is peak production during the lactation period?

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4-6 weeks after kidding

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4
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What is the difference between goat milk and cow milk?

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-the fat globules in goat milk are suspended longer
-“natural homogenization” - there is no fat line

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5
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Which dairy breeds produce the most milk?

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-saanen
-toggenburg
-oberhasli

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6
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Which dairy breeds produce the least milk?

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-nubian
-lamancha
-alpine

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7
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Where did goats originate?

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western asia

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8
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What type of goat makes up 80% of the population?

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meat goats

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9
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What is cabrito meat?

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meat from 4-8 week old kids

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10
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What is chevon meat?

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meat from 6-9 month old goats

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11
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What is the primary meat goat breed?

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boer

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12
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Description of goat meat

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-low in cholesterol and fat
-contains linoleic acid
-high collagen (reduces palatability and tenderness)
-leaner and less tender than other meats

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13
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What fibers are luxury fibers?

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cashmere and mohair

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14
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What goats does mohair fiber come from?

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angora goats

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15
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How are goats grazing habits classified?

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browsing animals

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16
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How do goats prefer to eat?

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with their heads raised

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17
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When allowed free choice what do goats choose?

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60% browse, 30% grasses and legumes, and 10% weedy plants

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18
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How do goats graze on pasture?

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-from the top to the bottom
-do not graze near the soil surface
-like to graze along fencelines

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19
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When do Does reach puberty?

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4-5 months

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20
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What body weight should does be bred at?

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70-80 lbs.

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21
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What age should does be bred at?

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around 7-10 months of age

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22
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What type of estrous cycle do goats have?

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they are polyestrous but slightly seasonality (autumn months)

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23
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When do goats peak sexual activity?

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autumn months

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24
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How long is the estrous cycle?

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21 days

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25
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How long are goats in estrus?

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13-36 hours

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26
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What sexual behaviors do does show in heat?

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-wagging their tails
-mounting other does
-swollen vulva
-increased vocalization (bleating)

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27
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How long is a does gestation period?

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148-152 days

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28
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How much do kids weigh at birth?

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5-8 lbs.

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29
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When are kids weaned?

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60 days of age

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30
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How many kids do does normally have?

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twins are common, sometimes triplets in mature does

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31
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When do goats get sent to market?

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right at 60 days when they are weaned

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32
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How many mammary glands and teats do does have?

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2 mammary glands and 2 teats

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33
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Where are tattoos placed on the LaMancha breed?

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the tail web (since they have gopher or elf ears)

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34
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Where are tattoos normally located on goats?

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ears (usually paired with another form of identification)

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35
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When does chemical disbudding occur?

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3-4 days after birth

36
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Chemical disbudding

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-clip hair tufts away where horns appear to erupt
-apply chemical dehorning (paste, liquid, or stick) directly to the horn bud area

37
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Disbudding iron

A

-hot iron is pressed firmly against the head
-the heat sears the hair and skin and destroys the epidermis of the horn bud

38
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Deoderizing

A

-optional
-removing the musk or scent glands on bucks
-glands are located behind and along the inside edge of each horn base
-done when disbudding
-hot iron is reapplied 1/2 in. behind and towards the center from the disbudded horn buds

39
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Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL)

A

-contagious bacterial infection of the lymph nodes
-able to survive in the soil for years
-two forms: external and internal

40
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How is caseous lymphadentitis spread?

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spread through contact with pus containing organisms, contaminated soil, bedding, feed, equipment, or flies

41
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External CL

A

-external abscesses grow to several inches
-with time the skin thins and weakens allowing the lymph node to rupture (greenish-white pus)
-gets them on their jaws, shoulder, lower flank, and udder

42
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Internal CL

A

-abscesses develop on lymph nodes deep within goat’s body
-lymph nodes enlarge causing weight loss and reduced weight gain
-common cause of carcass condemnation at slaughter
-mainly in chest cavity
-difficult to detect

43
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Treatment of internal CL

A

-difficult to detect and treat
-long-term antibiotic treatment

44
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Treatment of external CL

A

-isolating infected animals
-lancing abscesses

45
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Prevention of CL

A

-newly purchased goats should be isolated and screened
-vaccinate against CL
-fly control

46
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Barber pole worm

A

-most economically important parasite in goat production
-worm causes anemia during grazing season
-tooth lacerates the abomasum wall

47
Q

What is used to identify which goats to deworm for barber pole worm?

A

FAMACHA card
-match the color of the eye mucous membranes to 5 color categories on the card
-darker red = no need to deworm
-lighter pink/yellow = deworm
-match the color of the pinkest portion of the mucous membranes to the card

48
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Alpine category

A

dairy

49
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Alpine color pattern

A

-cou blanc = white front quarters, black hindquarters
-cou noir = black front quarters, white hindquarters
-pied = spotted

50
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Alpine physical description

A

-medium sized
-erect ears

51
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Alpine country of origin

A

Switzerland

52
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Alpine goats are known for:

A

adaptability

53
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Angora category

A

fiber

54
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Angora color pattern

A

off white, cream color

55
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Angora physical description

A

horned with heavy dropping ears and curly mohair

56
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Angora country of origin

A

asia minor (Angora)

57
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Angora goats are known for:

A

value of mohair (produces 5.3 lbs/shearing)

58
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Boer category

A

meat

59
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Boer color pattern

A

white body with a red head

60
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Boer physical description

A

muscular, stocky build and heavy bone structure

61
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Boer country of origin

A

South Africa

62
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Boer goats are known for:

A

growth rates and carcass qualities

63
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LaMancha category

A

dairy

64
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LaMancha color pattern

A

any color combination

65
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LaMancha physical description

A

straight face, distinct ears
-elf ears - max 2 in. turned up or down
-gopher ears - max 1 in. ends turned up or down, little cartilage

66
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LaMancha country of origin

A

United States

67
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LaMancha goats are known for:

A

high butterfat production, hardy, and sturdy

68
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Nubian category

A

dairy

69
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Nubian color pattern

A

any color combination

70
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Nubian physical description

A

-convex (Roman) nose
-long, wide, and pendulous ears

71
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Nubian country of origin

A

England

72
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Nubian goats are known for:

A

high butterfat and milk production

73
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Oberhasli category

A

dairy

74
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Oberhasli color pattern

A

-bay ranging from light to deep red
-black on face
-dorsal stripe
-black belly and udder
-black legs below knees (Chamoisee)

75
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Oberhasli physical description

A

medium size, erect ears, and dish face

76
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Oberhasli country of origin

A

Switzerland

77
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Oberhasli goats are known for:

A

vigorousness

78
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Saanen category

A

dairy

79
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Saanen color pattern

A

white or cream colored

80
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Saanen physical description

A

large size and erect ears

81
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Saanen country of origin

A

Switzerland

82
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Saanen goats are known for:

A

rugged bone and vigor

83
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Toggenburg category

A

dairy

84
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Toggenburg color pattern

A

light fawn to dark chocolate body, with white markings on ears, muzzle, hind legs, forelegs, and side of tail

85
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Toggenburg physical description

A

medium sized and erect eats

86
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Toggenburg country of origin

A

Switzerland

87
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Toggenburg goats are known for:

A

sturdy and vigorous

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