Terminology & Breeds
What is the act of giving birth? - Goat
Kidding
They do this to warn other goats about danger
sneezing.
What is puberty age?
6-8 months
Preferred method of identification
Ear tag
What is the most important nutrient?
Protein
What is mohair?
The fiber of a Angora goat.
Goats tend to do this as they fight.
Head butting.
What are seasonal breeders?
Animals who breed in the fall and give birth in the spring
Purpose of exercise
Purpose of this is to keep them lean, control weight gain, build stamina and build muscle
What is the number one priority when judging a class?
Muscle
Name the breed
-From South Africa with a brown / red head & neck.
Boer goat
What is epimelectic behavior?
This is a behavior where the doe will separate from the herd just before kidding
What is the most important ration?
Water
What is the cut of meat right behind the rack?
loin
What is one ingredient of feed that goats can have but sheep cannot?
copper
What is significant about the Nubian?
Most popular breed of registered dairy goats.
What is shelter seeking behavior?
Goats use this type of behavior when they sense a storm
What is the first milk produced called?
Colostrum
Dam- Mother
Sire- Father
What is the ideal shape for the back from up high when judging?
Triangular starting from neck and widening to hip
What is La Mancha?
This relatively new breed has a lack of ears.
Goats are different that other ruminant animals because they have this type of ingestive behavior
browsing
Define Gestation.
The period of an animal being pregnant.
Why would you stray from practicing linebreeding?
Linebreeding is breeding back into the family
What is profile view?
View from the side.