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Bovidae

Bovid (family Bovidae), any hoofed mammal in the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), which includes the antelopes, sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo, and bison.

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Bovidae November 16, 2022

Russian White Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

It is common knowledge that the Russian White goat is one of the most beneficial breeds for a farm. They have a calm and even temperament, produce large amounts of highly nutritious milk, are a relatively low-maintenance breed, and are friendly and easy to handle. As their name suggests, they are a breed that came […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 16, 2022

Peacock Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

The Peacock goat is a stunning breed of domestic goat that first appeared in the Swiss Alps. It is said to be an old goat breed, and it has likely been around considerably longer than people know about the goat. The breed came into existence initially in Switzerland, namely in the cantons of Graubünden and […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 16, 2022

Payoya Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

The Payoya goat is a kind of Spanish goat that is native to the Sierra de Cadiz. It gets its name from the nearby town of Villaluenga del Rosario, which is home to a population of people known as “payoyos. The Spanish government has come to a decision that this particular breed is an endangered […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 16, 2022

Wether Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

What exactly is a wether goat, then? First, a castrated buck or buckling is called a wether goat. Castration is the process by which the testicles of a male goat are removed. The question “What is a wether goat?” is that it is an excellent asset to any homestead, even though it may sound like […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 16, 2022

Oberhasli Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

If Oberhasli goats are something you have an interest in, I thought I’d fill you in on some of the breed’s qualities, statistics, and background that you might find interesting—deciding what kind of goats to start a herd with might be difficult for many homesteaders and goat lovers. When I started planning my off-the-grid homestead […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 14, 2022

15 Different Types of Goat Breeds for Meat

The commercial production of goat breeds for meat relies on specific varieties of meat goats.  These goats are known as “meat goats” because of their exceptional capacity for generating meat and their primary utilization.  The consumption of goat meat is widespread due to its high nutritional value and widespread popularity. Goat meat is incredibly healthful […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 13, 2022

Chamois Colored Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

Switzerland is responsible for developing a new breed of mountain goat known as the Chamois-colored goat.  They use these domesticated goats for both milk production and meat production; their flesh is of high quality, and their milk is delicious (and other dairy products).  In many regions, people raise these animals primarily to keep them as […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae November 8, 2022

Dutch Landrace Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

The Dutch Landrace goat is a domestic goat that is sometimes popular by its Dutch name, Nederlandse Landgeit. However, people do not use this kind of breed for any commercial production. The breed is one of the original goat breeds that were brought to the Netherlands by European settlers. They connect to other “Landrace”-named goat […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 20, 2024
Bovidae November 8, 2022

Anglo-Nubian Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

Around 1850, People made early attempts to improve several strains of British Goats, which is when the Anglo-Nubian Goat was first developed. The Anglo-Nubian breed is a British breed. At this time, People mated the British with bucks from Africa and India. It was not until approximately 1880 that the term Anglo-Nubian was first used […]

Kehinde Ikpea August 21, 2024
Bovidae October 29, 2022

Nachi Goat: Good Breed Profile and Information

Nachi goats, also known as dancing goats, are a kind of goat they can only find in Pakistan. However, when it comes to sophistication, they are in a class all their own. Individuals of all ages are amazed to watch them move because of their unusual gait. Goat performances are rendered insufficient in the absence […]

Osemhenon Ikpea August 19, 2024