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Some facts about the
Domestic goat
Adult weight : 61 kg (134.2 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 21 years
Female maturity :406 days
Male maturity : 685 days
Gestation : 155 days
Weaning : 160 days
Litter size : 2
Litters per year : 1
Interval between litters : 451 days
Weight at birth : 2.25 kg (4.95 lbs)
Domestic goat
Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily : Caprinae
Species : Capra hircus
Facts about the domestic goat
Domestic goats are found throughout the world, most plentifully in Asia.
Domestic goats are raised for dairy, meat, and fiber production.
Domestic goats are raised for their wool and milk.
The goat (Capra hircus) is related to the deer: not to dogs, cats, or even cows.
Capra hircus is now feedback-friendly once more. (Full text)
The domestic goat is another domestic-only species with uncertain hybrid origin. (Full text)
Domestic goats are found worldwide. (Full text)
Because domestic goats are parasitized by the lone star tick (6), we evaluated domestic goats from Clarke County, Georgia, an area of E. (Full text)
Domestic Goats are Suspects in Spread of Diesease to Bighorn Sheep A:hover {color: #C64A5C; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold} (Full text)
They are believed to have originated from Asia or northeastern India, where the bezoar goat, which is the ancestor of the domestic goat, is found. (Full text)
The fibre is obtained from the mountain goat called " Chyangra " or Capra Hircus is the same source for Cashmere. (Full text)
The domestic goat (capra hircus) is a hardy animal which, like the sheep, to which it is related, is useful for milk, meat and wool. (Full text)
The domestic goat is descended from the Paaang or Bezoar goat. (Full text)
Domestic goats are still the main economic resource of many developing countries. (Full text)
Interesting Facts:Capra hircus is the genus species for all domestic goats now found worldwide. (Full text)
Reproduction:The domestic goat is sexually mature from 4 to 18 months. (Full text)
In China, Great Britain, Europe and North America the domestic goat is basically a producer of milk. (Full text)
Cashmere The shaggy, long-haired Himalayan goat (Capra hircus) is famous for its very fine wool (pashmina) that can be plucked at shedding times. (Full text)
Pashmina, the underbelly fur of high himalayan goat (Capra Hircus), is shed every (Full text)
Although both male and female domestic goats are born with horns, a majority of keepers disbud them. (Full text)
1. domestic goat, Capra hircus -- (any of various breeds raised for milk or meat or wool)domestic goat
Capra hircus
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