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Bovidae • October 21, 2022

Bagot Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

Because of their ancestry, people consider the Bagot goat to be Britain’s oldest goat breed. However, historical sources show that the breed was first written around 1389. In the English Midlands, Sir John Bagot kept the original herd at Blithfield, his estate in Staffordshire. The wild and semi-wild parkland Bagot goat breed was first tamed […]

Osemhenon Ikpea • August 17, 2024

Bovidae • October 21, 2022

Fainting Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

You might be wondering if there is any goat referred to as a Fainting goat; well, in this essay, you will learn about them. The most common names for these goats are myotonic goats or Tennessee fainting goats, but there are also people who sometimes refer to them as Texas wooden leg goats, stiff goats, […]

Osemhenon Ikpea • August 17, 2024

Bovidae • September 30, 2022

Kiko Goat: Goat Breed Profile and Information

If you adore goats, you may have been aware of a new breed of goat known as Kiko goats that have become increasingly popular over the past 25 years. This breed was brought into the United States from New Zealand and has recently begun to garner the favor of farmers and ranchers there. This is […]

Kehinde Ikpea • August 14, 2024

Bovidae • August 25, 2022

12 Different Types of Large Goat Breeds

There are different large goat breeds to choose from if you want to add some variety to your herd, whether you’re raising them for their milk or meat. In this guide, we’ll cover the different types of large goat breeds, how they were developed, and the best attributes of each one so that you can […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 13, 2024

Bovidae • July 19, 2022

20 Different Types of Goat Breeds

In animal farming, goats are a significant and versatile source of milk, cheese, meat, and wool. For a good reason: goats are among the most popular farm animals! They’re hardy and versatile, providing milk, meat, fiber, and mohair (soft wool used in clothing and crafting). They’re also one of the most popular pets and can […]

Lydia Oyelakin • July 25, 2024

Bovidae • July 14, 2021

10 Popular Goat Breeds With Long Hair

Many farms benefit from goats, but you might wonder which ones have long hair. On most farms in America, short hair goats are the most popular. Long-haired goats, on the other hand, still survive in considerable numbers today. However, we’ll discuss goat breeds with long hair on this page. These goat breeds with long hair […]

Abiodun Adegbenro • July 1, 2024

Bovidae • June 20, 2021

8 Popular Goat Breeds in the World

There are about 200 perceived popular goat breeds, falling into four classes characterized by the U.S. Division of Agriculture: dairy goats, Spanish or Mexican goats (raised for meat), South African Boers (a versatile variety that can rebreed while nursing), and Angora goats (raised for fleece). They make extraordinary pets, as well. There is a lot […]

Abiodun Adegbenro • June 30, 2024

Bovidae • February 18, 2021

What is Pasteurellosis in Sheeps and Goats?

Pasteurellosis is a devastating condition that affects sheep. It’s amongst the most common factors of mortality in sheep and often linked to stress. This disease has a vast economic significance, and it is responsible for an increase in mortality rate as well as the substantial treatment expenses. Several factors, including stress and environment/management, play a […]

Oluwafemi Peter • November 23, 2024

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Orf Infection?

Orf infection is a viral infection that affects the skin. It can be acquired through the handling of infected sheep or goats. Orf infection is a disease caused by Parapoxvirus, also known as contagious ecthyma, contagious pustular dermatitis, or scrappy mouth. It is a zoonotic disease, which implies that is it an infection caused by […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Bovidae • February 17, 2021

What Is Enzootic Abortion?

Enzootic abortion, also known as chlamydiosis, is a contagious disease common in Angora goats and sheep. It is caused by a pathogen that is known as Chlamydia psittaci. Enzootic abortion may occur at any stage of pregnancy that usually results in stillbirths. However, some fetuses are born alive but weak, and they are most likely […]