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May 27, 2024 · Goat, any ruminant and hollow-horned mammal belonging to the genus Capra. Related to the sheep, the goat is lighter of build, has horns that arch backward, a short tail, and straighter hair.
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Goats are herbivores (plant-eaters) who spend most of the day grazing. Goats eat grass, herbs, tree leaves and other plant material. Goats swallow their food without chewing it much. Later, they regurgitate the food (then called a cud) and chew it thoroughly before swallowing it for the last time.
The goat or domestic goat ( Capra hircus) is a species of domesticated goat-antelope that is mostly kept as livestock. It was domesticated from the bezoar ibex ( C. aegagrus aegagrus) of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae, meaning it is closely related to the sheep.
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- Alpine. Country of Origin: France. Size: Males >32” tall and 170 lbs, Females >30” and 135 lbs. Main Purpose: Milk. Production: Lactation begins 3.5 years of age, 2,715 lbs.
- LaMancha (American Lamancha, Lamancha) Country of Origin: United States. Size: Males >30” tall and 160 lbs, Females >28” and 130 lbs. Main Purpose: Milk. Production: Lactation begins 3.5 years of age, 2,298 lbs per lactation.
- Nigerian Dwarf. Country of Origin: West Africa, United States. Size: Males 17” – 23.5” tall, Females 17” – 22.5”, 75 pounds on average. Main Purpose: Milk, Showing, Companionship.
- Nubian. Country of Origin: Great Britain. Size: Males >32” tall and 170 lbs, Females >30” tall and 135 lbs. Main Purpose: Milk. Production: Lactation begins 3.5 years of age, 2018 lbs per lactation avg.
Oct 21, 2015 · Goats are stout-bodied mammals with horns and cloven hooves. There are two types of goats: domestic goats ( Capra hircus ), which are raised and bred as farm animals; and mountain goats (...
Goats are versatile, domesticated animals kept for meat, milk and fiber. They are intelligent, social and difficult to herd. The Smithsonian's National Zoo exhibits Nigerian dwarf goats.
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The goat or domestic goat ( Capra hircus ) is a domesticated species of goat-antelope typically kept as livestock. It was domesticated from the wild goat ( C. aegagrus ) of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe.