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1
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Three types of goats

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-dairy
-meat
-fiber

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Lactation period for goats

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284 days

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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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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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Which dairy breeds produce the most milk?

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-saanen
-toggenburg
-oberhasli

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Which dairy breeds produce the least milk?

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-nubian
-lamancha
-alpine

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Where did goats originate?

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western asia

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

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meat goats

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What is cabrito meat?

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meat from 4-8 week old kids

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What is chevon meat?

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meat from 6-9 month old goats

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What is the primary meat goat breed?

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boer

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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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What fibers are luxury fibers?

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cashmere and mohair

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What goats does mohair fiber come from?

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angora goats

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How are goats grazing habits classified?

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browsing animals

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How do goats prefer to eat?

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with their heads raised

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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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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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When do Does reach puberty?

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4-5 months

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What body weight should does be bred at?

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70-80 lbs.

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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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What type of estrous cycle do goats have?

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they are polyestrous but slightly seasonality (autumn months)

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When do goats peak sexual activity?

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autumn months

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How long is the estrous cycle?

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21 days

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How long are goats in estrus?
13-36 hours
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What sexual behaviors do does show in heat?
-wagging their tails -mounting other does -swollen vulva -increased vocalization (bleating)
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How long is a does gestation period?
148-152 days
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How much do kids weigh at birth?
5-8 lbs.
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When are kids weaned?
60 days of age
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How many kids do does normally have?
twins are common, sometimes triplets in mature does
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When do goats get sent to market?
right at 60 days when they are weaned
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How many mammary glands and teats do does have?
2 mammary glands and 2 teats
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Where are tattoos placed on the LaMancha breed?
the tail web (since they have gopher or elf ears)
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Where are tattoos normally located on goats?
ears (usually paired with another form of identification)
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When does chemical disbudding occur?
3-4 days after birth
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Chemical disbudding
-clip hair tufts away where horns appear to erupt -apply chemical dehorning (paste, liquid, or stick) directly to the horn bud area
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Disbudding iron
-hot iron is pressed firmly against the head -the heat sears the hair and skin and destroys the epidermis of the horn bud
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Deoderizing
-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
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Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL)
-contagious bacterial infection of the lymph nodes -able to survive in the soil for years -two forms: external and internal
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How is caseous lymphadentitis spread?
spread through contact with pus containing organisms, contaminated soil, bedding, feed, equipment, or flies
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External CL
-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
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Internal CL
-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
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Treatment of internal CL
-difficult to detect and treat -long-term antibiotic treatment
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Treatment of external CL
-isolating infected animals -lancing abscesses
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Prevention of CL
-newly purchased goats should be isolated and screened -vaccinate against CL -fly control
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Barber pole worm
-most economically important parasite in goat production -worm causes anemia during grazing season -tooth lacerates the abomasum wall
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What is used to identify which goats to deworm for barber pole worm?
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
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Alpine category
dairy
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Alpine color pattern
-cou blanc = white front quarters, black hindquarters -cou noir = black front quarters, white hindquarters -pied = spotted
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Alpine physical description
-medium sized -erect ears
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Alpine country of origin
Switzerland
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Alpine goats are known for:
adaptability
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Angora category
fiber
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Angora color pattern
off white, cream color
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Angora physical description
horned with heavy dropping ears and curly mohair
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Angora country of origin
asia minor (Angora)
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Angora goats are known for:
value of mohair (produces 5.3 lbs/shearing)
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Boer category
meat
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Boer color pattern
white body with a red head
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Boer physical description
muscular, stocky build and heavy bone structure
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Boer country of origin
South Africa
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Boer goats are known for:
growth rates and carcass qualities
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LaMancha category
dairy
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LaMancha color pattern
any color combination
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LaMancha physical description
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
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LaMancha country of origin
United States
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LaMancha goats are known for:
high butterfat production, hardy, and sturdy
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Nubian category
dairy
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Nubian color pattern
any color combination
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Nubian physical description
-convex (Roman) nose -long, wide, and pendulous ears
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Nubian country of origin
England
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Nubian goats are known for:
high butterfat and milk production
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Oberhasli category
dairy
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Oberhasli color pattern
-bay ranging from light to deep red -black on face -dorsal stripe -black belly and udder -black legs below knees (Chamoisee)
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Oberhasli physical description
medium size, erect ears, and dish face
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Oberhasli country of origin
Switzerland
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Oberhasli goats are known for:
vigorousness
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Saanen category
dairy
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Saanen color pattern
white or cream colored
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Saanen physical description
large size and erect ears
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Saanen country of origin
Switzerland
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Saanen goats are known for:
rugged bone and vigor
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Toggenburg category
dairy
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Toggenburg color pattern
light fawn to dark chocolate body, with white markings on ears, muzzle, hind legs, forelegs, and side of tail
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Toggenburg physical description
medium sized and erect eats
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Toggenburg country of origin
Switzerland
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Toggenburg goats are known for:
sturdy and vigorous

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