Breeds
Name two ID methods for goats
Ear tags/ear tattoos
How many pounds of feed do goats need to eat per day?
3-4
Introducing new goats in the herd will cause what kind of behavior
Aggressive
What breed is very adaptable to hot climate conditions and is a dual purpose breed that can be any color pattern with large ears?
Nubian
True or False: Metal ear tags are more prone to infection
True
What angle should goats be fed at to increase leg muscle?
At an incline
Why do goats sneeze? (apart from illness or just needing to sneeze)
To warn of danger
Name two factors that affect when we trim the hooves of goats
Age, breed, nutrition, or terrain
What is the most important nutrient for goats?
Water
What is the best way to move a goat?
To pull them not push
What are two exercise methods mentioned in the lesson?
Chasing/leading at a fast pace and giving them objects to climb
What mineral do goats need but sheep cannot have?
Copper
What is a sexually mature male called?
a Buck
Since goats are browsers, how long do they spend eating?
As long as 11 hours
What type of goat is most common to be used for the fiber of their hair?
Angora
How many sq ft do goats need per goat per pen
15 ft
True or False: Goats can digest aluminum cans
False
Define Epimeletic behavior
Care-giving or maternal behavior