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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Goats
| What is is the 'first milk' that provides antibodies to the baby of a goat (or any other mammal, for that matter) called? | Dairy Goats
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colostrum. It helps keep the babies free of disease.
| What is the approximate gestation period (time from mating to birth) of a goat? | Dairy Goats
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5 months. 148 days, to be more exact.
mastitis. It is a common problem in milking animals.
| What would a US dairy farmer call a male goat? | Dairy Goats
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buck. Goat people don't call the males 'billies.' A ram is a male sheep.
| What is a neutered (castrated) male goat called? | Dairy Goats
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wether . Wethers make good pets- they lack the overpowering odor of the male buck!
Nigerian Dwarf. The Nigerian Dwarf produces up to half a gallon of milk a day, despite its tiny size- about the size of a Labrador retriever. ADGA registration will be allowed in 2005.
| Which dairy breed is white or cream-colored? | Dairy Goats
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Saanen. The Saanen thus doesn't do well in very hot, sunny climates- it can get sunburned!
| Which breed of dairy goat is characterized by long, droopy ears and a Roman nose? | Dairy Goats
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Nubian. The Nubian is also the largest dairy breed.
| Which breed of dairy goat does not have outer ears and looks earless? | Dairy Goats
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La Mancha. Many people ask if the ears have been cut off, but La Manchas are born this way.
2. Cows have four, but goats have only 2.
| What is the major difference between goat's milk and cow's milk? | Dairy Goats
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Goat milk has smaller fat globules. Goat's milk has smaller fat globules than cow's milk. This makes it naturally homogenized and more easily digestable than cow's milk.
| Which of the goat breeds listed is the smallest? | Goats
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Toggenburg. Toggenburgs are at least 26 inches tall.
| What is the length of gestation of a goat? | Goats
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5 months. A goat comes in heat every 18 -21 days, and has a kid 5 months after breeding, usually having twins.
| What breed of goat is all white? | Goats
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Saanen. Small spots of color are allowable but are not desirable on the Saanen breed.
| Which breed of goats has the smallest ears? | Goats
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LaMancha. There are 2 types of LaMancha ears: the gopher ear(2.54cm) and the elf ear(5.08cm), neither has an advantage.
| Which goat breed has long ears? | Goats
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Nubian. In judging Nubians for breed characteristics their ears can be so long that they can go in the front of their noses.
| Showing your dairy goats at the fair is part of an international organization known as ___________? | Goats
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4-H. 4-H is an organization which celebrates its 100th birthday in 2002. Always striving 'To Make The Best Better' through learning by doing
| From what country do Oberhaslis originate? | Goats
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Switzerland. Oberhasli is a Swiss dairy goat that is chamoisee in color.
| What is 2002's tattoo letter according to the American Dairy Goat Assn? | Goats
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R. The American Dairy Goat Assn. requires tattoos in your animal to be registered with this assn. The tattoos follow alphabetically year by year.
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