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Goats Past and Present

Goats Past and Present . Laura Jane Murphy Animal Science Greenup County High School. Daily Food for Thought. Name 5 things that come to mind when you hear the word, Goat. Learning Targets. I will describe how goats fit into the world economy

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Goats Past and Present

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  1. Goats Past and Present Laura Jane Murphy Animal Science Greenup County High School

  2. Daily Food for Thought • Name 5 things that come to mind when you hear the word, Goat.

  3. Learning Targets I will describe how goats fit into the world economy I will be able to identify the new leverage the goat industry has in the US economy

  4. Goats, Past and Present • Goats (Capra hircus) are one of the earliest animals to be domesticated. • Most people feel they are second after the dog. • This is dated to around 10,000 years ago

  5. Goats, Past and Present • Unlike other species, such as sheep, goats can be traced back to one common ancestor, the Bezoar goat from the mountains of Central Asia to Africa

  6. Goats past and present • Goats are found on every continent and in all parts of the world except the Arctic. • They are an important part of some cultures • There are more than 300 breeds of goats

  7. Goats, Past and Present

  8. Goats, Past and Present • Goats have been and are still used for multiple purposes: • Milk • Meat • Fiber • Draft

  9. Goats past and present Goats Worldwide • Goat meat (chevon) is the number one meat eaten in the world. • Goat is considered the poor man’s cow. • Goats are mostly dual purpose, being used for milk, meat, and fiber.

  10. Goats past and present Goats in the US • Goat demand is steadily increasing in the US due to the increase of the Hispanic and Muslim populations. • Goats are raised for specific purposes dividing into milk, meat, fiber, companionship, and work

  11. I can compare the goat industry in the us to the world • United States • Purposes • Economy • World • Purposes • Economy People Profile People Profile

  12. Daily Food for Thought • What products do goats provide?

  13. Learning Targets I will be able to analyze and evaluate specific breeds of meat and fiber goats and choose the correct ones for specific scenarios and situations.

  14. Goats Past and Present Meat breeds in the us

  15. Boer • Originated in South Africa • Heavy muscle • Growth in harsh conditions • Red to brown head with white body

  16. Kiko • Originated in New Zealand • From crossing of feral goats and Saanens • Known for ruggedness

  17. Spanish Goat • Originated from goats left by the Spanish Conquistadors in the Southwest US • Known for hardiness, disease and parasite resistant

  18. Tennessee (myotonic, fainting) • Developed in Smokey Mountains • Has a neuromuscular condition that causes muscles to “freeze” • Known for muscular conformation

  19. Savannah • Originated in South Africa • Known for carcass traits • Can grow in harsh environments • Excellent mothers

  20. Goats Past and Present Fiber breeds in the us

  21. Angora • Angoras originated in Central Asia, Turkey, from the Ankara District • Fine lustrous fiber known as Mohair

  22. American Cashmere • Any breed of goat that produces cashmere – the soft, downy winter undercoat of some goats. • Not all goats produce cashmere, which is why the American Cashmere was developed breeding those goats.

  23. Exit Slip Develop a scenario crossing 2 breeds of goats. Explain why you chose them, what your market or customer will be and the traits you will gain in this cross.

  24. Daily Food for Thought • Name one meat breed and one fiber breed of goats?

  25. Learning Targets I will be able to analyze and evaluate specific dairy breeds of goats and choose the correct ones for specific scenarios and situations.

  26. Goats Past and Present dairy breeds in the us

  27. alpine • Developed in the Alps region • Large, rangy • Many colors and patterns • Excellent milkers • Lower percent fat • Erect ears and dished face

  28. Lamancha • Only dairy breed developed in US • Medium sized • Any color pattern • Very small ear cartilage: Gopher has very little to none, Elf has 1 inch or less

  29. Nigerian dwarf • Originated in West Africa • Developed for milk not meat production • Produce high amount of milk compared to body size • High in milk fat • Pygmy Agouti color discriminated against

  30. nubian • Originated in England from goats from Nubia region from Africa and India • Large frame, with more muscle than other dairy (dual purpose) • Long pendulous ears and Roman nose • High butter fat in milk

  31. oberhasli • Swiss Origin • Bay color with black stripes on face, black on legs • Small size • Erect ears and dished face

  32. saanen • Originated in Saanen Valley in Switzerland. • White or cream • Erect ears and dished face • Highest milk production

  33. toggenburg • Originated in Toggenburg Valley of Switzerland • Smallest and most compact • First registered breed • Brown with white stripes on face, white legs and white triangle under tail

  34. sable • A Saanen that is not white • White gene is dominant

  35. Goats Past and Present others

  36. pygmy • Developed in the Cameroon region of West Africa • Very hardy and gregarious • Well muscled • Miniature size • Agouti most common color pattern

  37. Exit Slip Develop a chart with the headings breed name, origin, physical characteristics, uses

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