Most buck owners will refuse to breed an obviously sick goat to their buck. Fao animal production and protection paper 60 sheep and goats. In addition, yunnan province contains the largest ethnic. All breeds have their strengths and weaknesses and are suited to different environments and markets. Description the kalahari red is a red medium to large framed lob eared meat goat. Annual production of sheep and goat meat in turkey 27 table 4. Different breeds of sheep and their characteristics.
Sep 01, 2011 generally speaking, and assuming the goats are close in age, you can keep nigies with full size breeds, but it is good to spend time observing new introductions, and keep an eye out for bullying. Goat is the most prolific ruminant of all domesticated ruminants under tropical and subtropical conditions and most goat breeds have average litter sizes of 1. When you cross those inbred lines breeds, you can obtain substantial levels of hybrid vigor heterosis. Now a days many countries of the world like india, malaysia, philippines, west indies are raising this milk goat commercially. Goat production handbook heifer international south africa.
There are many recognized breeds of domestic goat capra aegagrus hircus. Further details may be obtained from the director, central sheep breeding farm. An introduction to common goat breeds mother earth news. The total number of slaughter plants for sheep has declined to eleven.
The breeds of meat goats that are available in the u. Chapter 2 breeds of meat goats jj jones and harold stephens many different breeds of meat goats are available for use in a commercial operation. Germany used to have a larger goat production used mostly for research, and nations like mexico and argentina are beginning to farm boer goats, but on a. Objectives to identify different breeds of sheep according to their characteristics to understand the uses that can be obtained by each different breed types 3. Competition in the market dominated primarily by national and international commoditytype producers and 5. Choosing which breed to raise depends upon terrain, resources, marketing opportunities and producer preferences. Important traits of sheep and goat selection and judging of the breeding stock are the first and foremost steps to start with any breeding programme.
The anglo nubian is an allpurpose goat, useful for meat, milk and hide production. Pdf goats are the indispensable component of rural economy in nepal. Contalningfullpar 31924003207986 newyork statecollegeofagriculture atcornelluniversity ithaca,n. Goats milk is easy to drink and is a richer food because it has more calcium,phosphorous and chlorine than cows milk. Genetic diversity was noted among these four goat breeds which could be explored further to minimize the use of anthelmintics and to exploit the genetic potential of the different goat breeds. Capra hircus the goat, along with sheep, were among the earliest domesticated animals. We observe some crossing with the damascus, a big, longhaired goat from syria. Dairy breeds are milked and managed similar to dairy cows. The year 2014 was the international year of family farming. This involves the mating of different breeds to combine characteristics found in the different breeds and to make use of the hybrid vigour. Different breeds of sheep and their characteristics 2. Milk is used at home so that the family get the best milk if there is a cow many farmers will sell the. Government of india general guidelines for biosecurity at. From wikibooks, open books for an open world notes, animal derived products exam 2.
Goat production system and breeding practices in pastoral and. Boer goat the boer goat from south africa was imported into the u. Factors affecting ruminant breed distribution 39 5. Since 1997 the number of 4h members enrolled in goat pro jects has risen over 40%. Geographical partitioning of goat diversity in europe and the middle. Goat remains have been found at archaeological sites in western asia, such as jericho, choga, mami, djeitun and cayonu, which allows domestication of the goats to be dated at between 6000 and 7000 b. As a beginning goat producer you need to identify specific breeds by name, appearance, and general characteristics. Annual production of wool, mohair, hair and fresh skins 28 table 4. One of the main points about south african boer goats is that out of all meat goat breeds the boer is the top meat producer whereas in the cattle business you have over 100 breeds of beef cattle that all.
As it is the best suited of the dairy goat breeds to hot conditions, the anglo nubian has been used in gradingup programs in many tropical countries to increase the milk and meat production of local breeds. Ddfp, the national association for sheep and goat breeders anoc, and the. Evaluation of pakistani goat breeds for genetic resistance to. Fainting goat is one of the few breeds of goats that are native to the u. Exports of the main sheep and goat products from turkey 29 table 6. At the same time, goat milk is also important in rural economy. Note that the characteristics listed are what the breed is known for, but within each breed there is a great deal of individual variation. An overview of sheep and goats linkedin slideshare. The members managed the club until 19 october 2004, where, during an annual general meeting at kuruman, it was decided to merge with the sa boer goat breeders society. Annual production of sheep and goat milk in turkey 28 table 4. Goat breeds originating in the united states wikipedia.
Breeding policy for goats primarily aims at increased meat production for meeting not only its local demand but also to explore the export avenues. The condition known as hereditary myotonia, occurs from an abnormality in the chloride channels of muscle cells. Estimated cluster membership coefficients of breeds were converted into genetic distances of breeds and represented in a neighbourjoining tree fig. Goat production in small farm systems c devendra division of agriculture, food and nutrition sciences international development research centre tanglin p 0 box 101 singapore 9124 c t cw i 61 vc. Some goats produce high quality skins and some goats are raised for their fibermohair production. These cute, friendly animals are much easier to raise than cows, making them the best animal to raise for a smallscale farmer or homesteader. Goatsbreeds wikibooks, open books for an open world. Selective breeding of goats generally focuses on improving production of fiber, meat, dairy products or goatskin. Changing livestock species and breed distribution 44 6.
Meat goats include the majority of the tropical breeds not specialised in either dairy or fibre production. For the ce, a preliminary list of preferred goat traits was extracted from detailed goat production system studies netsanet, 2014, alubel, 2015 conducted in similar locations. Collins department of animal science, lincoln college, canterbury abstract goats in pens eat about 20% more of a low quality feed than do sheep. Germany used to have a larger goat production used mostly for research, and nations like mexico and argentina are beginning to farm boer goats, but on a smaller scale. Angoras are seasonal breeders and are not as prolific as other breeds. A world bank technical paper wtp15 sheep and goats in developing countries their present and potential role winrock international file copy 11, r pr. These members participate in one or more different kinds of goat projects. March 2009 sheep and goat management in alberta reproduction 1.
Maternal breeds have more lambs but slower growth and poorer carcasses. Training on sheep goat management and production, one day training on sheep goat production and health. With a short, glossy coat of any color or pattern and a production of 1,050 to. The contribution of traditional meat goat farming systems. This breed of goat suffers from a recessive trait called myotonia. A separate training programme may also be organized if a full batch of about 30 trainees is sponsored by the state. Colorado enrollment in 4 h goat projects has become increasingly popular. John darnielle has written almost 600 songs now, and some of them are very sad, dealing with hard drugs and tragic ends, hurting yourself and others, sicknesses of both body and brain, offbrand alcohols. Boer the boer goat of south africa owes its name to the dutch word boer meaning farm and was probably employed to distinguish the farm goat from the angora goat imported into south africa in the 19th century teh and gipson, 1993. The lamancha goat originated in the united states and is a mediumlarge breed. With a short, glossy coat of any color or pattern and a production of 1,050 to 3,510 pounds of milk per year 3. The myotonics in tennessee are smaller than the myotonics in texas.
However, just like cats and dogs, there are different breeds of goats. Alpine goat type milk origin alpine region of france distribution alpine goats wear brought to the united states from france in 1960, s. Other goats are local, desert breeds, not as good as the nubian, which is indigenous to north africa. Feb 26, 2015 different breeds of sheep and their characteristics 1.
This guide to producing goats in the rangelands is intended to assist established and potential goat producers make the most out of their operation by drawing on the experiences of some of australias best rangeland producers. Breeding herd projections for a 20 doe breeding unit. Breeding optimum reproduction is the cornerstone of successful sheep and goat small ruminant rearing and key to the profitability of the production unit. All breeds have their strengths and weaknesses and are suited to different environments and. Composition of sheep population in relation to breeds 23 table 4. An international panorama of goat selection and breeds request. The alpine, saanen and toggenburg breeds originated in the french and swiss alps and are often referred to as the swiss type breeds. Breeds of livestock goat breeds breeds of livestock. The word boer is derived from the dutch word meaning farm. Two reasons for the goats ability to survive in some of the most inhospitable regions of the world are their exceptional tolerance to heat stress.
Genetic diversity estimation of yunnan indigenous goat breeds. Downloads and books to check on the availability of publications and videos, receive a firm quotation, to include postage and packing, contact the bgs secretary. Meat goat breeds and breeding plans breeding for purpose. Boer goat guide final draft boer goat profits guide. After many years of growth, the industry has leveled off, due to similar challenges as sheep industry. Meat goat breeders who work within a single breed are in fact using inbreeding, but we call it purebreeding or straight breeding and the resulting offspring are called purebreds.
Evaluate strategies for combining the superior traits. Pakistan contains numerous domestic goat breeds, but until now there has been no comprehensive study on genetic diversity or a phylogenetic analysis of pakistani goats. Different breeds of sheep and their characteristics 1. The remaining two lamancha and nubian are genetically equipped to handle extremely warm and dry climates but. However, they are different from the anglonubians that we raise here in the states. The introduction of the boer goat has stirred up a lot of interest in all sectors of agriculture. Pages in category goat breeds originating in the united states the following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Goat is one of the most popular animals for milk and meat production. A halved long ways plastic container nailed to a board,at least 1 foot wide can be useful or just as good hang the salt so the goat has to reach for it 2. Combining revealed and stated preferences to define goat. To create an opportunity for hybrid vigor within breeds. At a time when it was believed that each country had its own distinct breed, and the british isles was thought of in terms of kingdoms, the british primitive goat was assumed to have been divided into four distinct breeds or varieties. When frightened, they will experience extreme muscle stiffness. An introduction to goat breeds animals grit magazine. Goat management practices 2 goat management practices 15. Pdf breeds and breeding system of indigenous and crossbred. Appearance of the animal alone is not is not always a reliable guide to its breeding value as its appearance depends on the inheritance it has received from its parents and on the environment in. Occasionally, native goat breeds of nepal were crossed with kiko and. Dairy goat breeds of the six common dairy goats, the swiss breeds alpine, oberhasli, saanen, toggenburg are the hardiest for colder climates. Focus group discussions in each study area were conducted to select the most important goat traits and set levels for the selected traits. Characteristics very grace full and only goat breed which has upright ears.
Goat production system and breeding practices in pastoral. The breed characteristics of the british primitive goat. Sheep and goats in developing countries world bank. Milk is used at home so that the family get the best milk if there is a cow many farmers will sell the cows milk for cash and make sure the family gets the goat. While more than 90% of the goats in the world remain in the developing countries, even in the absence of significant resources for their improvement goat numbers continue to rise french, 1970, devendra, 1998, fao, 1999. This higher intake is just sufficient to match the higher maintenance energyrequwment of the goats, so, in reality. Distribution of documented indigenous goat breeds types in ethiopia 7. Some breeders will not allow goats with horns in with their buck. This name was probably used to distinguish these native goats from the angora goats that were imported into south. Genetic improvement and crossbreeding in meat goats lessons. May 28, 2008 the lamancha goat originated in the united states and is a mediumlarge breed. Some of those goat breeds are suitable for meat production, some are popular as dairy goats.
Goat breeds especially dairy goats are some of the oldest defined animal breeds for which breed standards and production records have been kept. Some bigger goats will try to keep the smaller ones from eating. Sustainable goat breeding and goat farming in central and. Module 5 goat selection and breeding 1 goat breeds deciding which breed, or crosses of breeds, you are going to produce is an important starting point for any goat enterprise. There are various goat breeds available throughout the world. Now the biggest countries for boer goat production are the u. The diversity of several indigenous goat breeds in china was assessed e et al. Also, the dairy goat journal is a monthly publication that provides a lot of good information as well as information on the names and addresses of different breed organizations. Breeds and breed characteristics agricultural research. The objective of the following text is to provide a solid understand.
Aid 10 30l paper presented at the workshop on small ruminant research and development in the near east, cairo egypt, 24 november 1988. Shami breed had the largest value of daily milk production in both mountain and flat lands. Chances are she wont conceive and she may spread disease to other goats. Genetic variability, famacha, beetal goat, packed cell volume developing countries are rich in goat genetic resources. Generally speaking, and assuming the goats are close in age, you can keep nigies with full size breeds, but it is good to spend time observing new introductions, and keep an eye out for bullying. The remaining two lamancha and nubian are genetically equipped to handle extremely warm and dry climates but may be kept in the north with proper care. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. All goat breeds had their highest daily milk production in the flat lands compared to mountain areas. Litter size is affected by breed, age, season, and nutrition.