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Goat Breeds

Goat Breeds. Alpine. Originated in France in the Alps Should be 34-40 inches high at the withers Bucks should weigh 170 lbs. and does 135 lbs. Various accepted colors and patterns. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/. Cashmere. Imported from Australia to the US

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Goat Breeds

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  1. Goat Breeds

  2. Alpine • Originated in France in the Alps • Should be 34-40 inches high at the withers • Bucks should weigh 170 lbs. and does 135 lbs. • Various accepted colors and patterns Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  3. Cashmere • Imported from Australia to the US • Produces cashmere fiber • Yield a 2.5 lb. fleece Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  4. Anglo-Nubian • Originated in England • Milk, meat, and hide production • Produce milk all year • Average weight 135-175 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  5. Pygmy • Originated in West Africa • Approximately 50 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  6. Kinder • Originated in Washington • Cross between Nubian and Pygmy • Meat and milk production Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  7. Angora • Originated in Asia Minor • Rams and ewes are horned • Average weight is 180-225 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  8. British Alpine • Originated in Great Britain • Good milkers • Black and white markings Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  9. Danish Landrace • Originated in Denmark • Large milking goat • Various recognized colors Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  10. Finnish Landrace • Originated in Western Finland • Mainly used for milk production • Can be polled or horned Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  11. Mytonic • Also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats • Originated in the United States • Meat production Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

  12. For more information on the sheep breeds visit:http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/

  13. For more information on the goat breeds visit:http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/

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