Goats Past and Present

GOATS PAST AND PRESENT

Laura Jane MurphyAnimal Science

Greenup County High School

DAILY FOOD FOR THOUGHT Name 5 things that come to mind when you hear the word, Goat.

LEARNING TARGETSI will describe how goats fit into the world economy

I will be able to identify the new leverage the goat industry has in the US economy

GOATS, PAST AND PRESENT Goats (Capra

hircus) are one of the earliest animals to be domesticated.Most people feel

they are second after the dog.

This is dated to around 10,000 years ago

GOATS, PAST AND PRESENT Unlike other

species, such as sheep, goats can be traced back to one common ancestor, the Bezoar goat from the mountains of Central Asia to Africa

GOATS PAST AND PRESENT Goats are found on

every continent and in all parts of the world except the Arctic.

They are an important part of some cultures

There are more than 300 breeds of goats

GOATS, PAST AND PRESENT

GOATS, PAST AND PRESENT

Goats have been and are still used for multiple purposes:MilkMeatFiberDraft

GOATS PAST AND PRESENTGoats Worldwide

Goat meat (chevon) is the number one meat eaten in the

world. Goat is considered the poor

man’s cow. Goats are mostly dual purpose,

being used for milk, meat, and fiber.

GOATS PAST AND PRESENTGoats in the US

Goat demand is steadily increasing in the US due to the increase of the Hispanic and Muslim populations.

Goats are raised for specific purposes dividing into milk, meat, fiber, companionship, and work

I CAN COMPARE THE GOAT INDUSTRY IN THE US TO THE WORLD

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United States Purposes

Economy

World Purposes

Economy

DAILY FOOD FOR THOUGHT What products do goats provide?

LEARNING TARGETSI will be able to analyze and evaluate specific breeds of meat and fiber goats and choose the correct ones for specific scenarios and situations.

MEAT BREEDS IN THE US

Goats Past and Present

BOER Originated in South

Africa Heavy muscle Growth in harsh

conditions Red to brown head

with white body

KIKO Originated in New

Zealand From crossing of

feral goats and Saanens

Known for ruggedness

SPANISH GOAT Originated from

goats left by the Spanish Conquistadors in the Southwest US

Known for hardiness, disease and parasite resistant

TENNESSEE (MYOTONIC, FAINTING)

Developed in Smokey Mountains

Has a neuromuscular condition that causes muscles to “freeze”

Known for muscular conformation

SAVANNAH Originated in South

Africa Known for carcass

traits Can grow in harsh

environments Excellent mothers

FIBER BREEDS IN THE US

Goats Past and Present

ANGORA Angoras originated

in Central Asia, Turkey, from the Ankara District

Fine lustrous fiber known as Mohair

AMERICAN CASHMERE Any breed of goat that

produces cashmere – the soft, downy winter undercoat of some goats.

Not all goats produce cashmere, which is why the American Cashmere was developed breeding those goats.

DEVELOP A SCENARIO CROSSING 2 BREEDS OF GOATS. EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE THEM, WHAT YOUR MARKET OR CUSTOMER WILL BE AND THE TRAITS YOU

WILL GAIN IN THIS CROSS.

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DAILY FOOD FOR THOUGHT Name one meat breed and one fiber breed of goats?

LEARNING TARGETSI will be able to analyze and evaluate specific dairy breeds of goats and choose the correct ones for specific scenarios and situations.

DAIRY BREEDS IN THE US

Goats Past and Present

ALPINE Developed in the

Alps region Large, rangy Many colors and

patterns Excellent milkers Lower percent fat Erect ears and

dished face

LAMANCHA Only dairy breed

developed in US Medium sized Any color pattern Very small ear

cartilage: Gopher has very little to none, Elf has 1 inch or less

NIGERIAN DWARF Originated in West

Africa Developed for milk

not meat production Produce high amount

of milk compared to body size

High in milk fat Pygmy Agouti color

discriminated against

NUBIAN Originated in England

from goats from Nubia region from Africa and India

Large frame, with more muscle than other dairy (dual purpose)

Long pendulous ears and Roman nose

High butter fat in milk

OBERHASLI Swiss Origin Bay color with black

stripes on face, black on legs

Small size Erect ears and

dished face

SAANEN Originated in

Saanen Valley in Switzerland.

White or cream Erect ears and

dished face Highest milk

production

TOGGENBURG Originated in

Toggenburg Valley of Switzerland

Smallest and most compact

First registered breed Brown with white

stripes on face, white legs and white triangle under tail

SABLE A Saanen that is not

white White gene is

dominant

OTHERSGoats Past and Present

PYGMY Developed in the

Cameroon region of West Africa

Very hardy and gregarious

Well muscled Miniature size Agouti most

common color pattern

DEVELOP A CHART WITH THE HEADINGS BREED NAME, ORIGIN,

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS, USES

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