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The Anglo-Nubian is characterised by large, pendulous ears and a convex profile. Billy. The Anglo-Nubian is a British breed of domestic goat.It originated in the nineteenth century from cross-breeding between native British goats and a mixed population of large lop-eared goats imported from India, the Middle East and North Africa.
After 1930, Mrs. Wilhelm bred her short-eared does using purebred Alpine and Nubian bucks from the Blue Ribbon herd of Mrs. C.R. John. [13] Phoebe Wilhelm died between 1935 and 1940 and Edith Goodridge, known for her RioLinda herd, purchased 125 short-eared goats from her estate, which she noted were about half gopher-eared and half elf-eared. [13]
The Kiko is a breed of meat goat originating from New Zealand. [1] Kiko comes from the Māori word for meat. [2]: 392 [3] The Kiko breed was developed in the 1980s by Garrick and Anne Batten, who cross-bred local feral goats with imported dairy goat bucks of the Anglo-Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg breeds.
The Kinder is an American breed of domestic goat.It originated on a farm in Snohomish, Washington, where in about 1985 an American Pygmy buck was cross-bred with Nubian does. . The resulting stock was selectively bred to create a compact but well-muscled goat, suitable both for milk and for meat producti
Pekka, named after retired Nashville Predators' goalie Pekka Rinne in 2022, has successfully sired nine goats since 2022.The Nashville Zoo now has 21 Nigerian dwarf goats in their care, said the ...
Name Origin Notes Image Alpine [1]: 355 [2]: American Lamancha [1]: 355 [2]: American Pygmy [1]: 355 [2]: Kinder [1]: 355 [2]: Myotonic [1]: 355 [2]: Nigerian Dwarf ...
These goats have observed to be relatively small, with bucks possessing an average height 24 to 27 inches (61 to 69 cm) at the withers, while does are 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm). Bucks and does frequently weigh around 100–120 pounds (45–54 kg). Regional differences in size may occur. British primitive goats are a long-haired variety.
This page presents a list of goat breeds used for the production of meat.Many of those breeds listed below are dual-purpose, that is they are also used for the production of milk or fiber.