UU.S. Beef Breeds Mishicot Agriscience.pptVIP

Goat Breeds DIRECTIONS - For each breed describe their APPERANCE (color, size, texture), USE (milk, meat, hair) and FACTS about them that stand out, on your factsheet. Origin: Angora Mohair Production (like a wool but from goats) Sheared twice/year Horned Small Frame Require extra management at Kidding Angora Origin: South Africa Meat Type Horned Early Puberty Extended Breeding Season Heavy Muscle Boer Origin: New Zealand Horned Twinning Increased growth Kiko Origin: French Alps Dairy type Hardy Colors: White Fawn Grey Black brown Alpine Origin:Oregon Short Ears to “no ears” Dairy Type Lamancha Origin: England Dual purpose Very popular cross with meat type goats Large frame Extended breeding season Adapts to hot environment Nubian Origin: Switzerland Oldest known dairy breed Medium frame size Dark color with white ears and white stripes down face. Excellent udder quality Best suited for cool climates Toggenburg Origin: Switzerland Heavy milkers White color Sensitive to excessive sunlight and hot climates Saanen Mytonic Also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats Originated in the United States Meat production CHECK OUT THE VIDEO: /watch?v=f_3Utmj4RPU ACTIVITYIn your notes create a logical reasoning as to WHAT breed would be best for YOU to own and WHY. BE COMPLTE AND DETAILED. (on your fact sheet) If you finish early check out these videos…. Pygmy Goats – /watch?v=J3fxgi7F_qI Screaming Goats - /watch?v=PpccpglnNf0 Goat Facts – /watch?v=KP-N_sHWKqgMore Goat Breeds – /watch?v=Uoi5fn3lymo