Since I know there must be overwhelming interest here, I thought a little weekly learning session may be in order here.
Alright then.
Time for a Goat Learning Session. (Some here are already experts we know).
The Beetal, Shown above, is a breed used for meat and milk production. Found in Punjab, Pakistan and India, the Beetal is usually red, black or pied with pendulous ears. The males have long twisting horns. The breed is similar to the Jamnapari but smaller. Fondly known for being just the right height.
Next: The next two pics are of Boer Goats, try to keep the drool down....
HINDQUARTERS: The Boer Goat should have a broad and long rump, not sloping too much, well fleshed buttocks which are not '00 flat, and have fully fleshed thighs. The tail must be straight where it grows out of the dock and then swing to either side. TipVery Important)
Characteristic defects: A rump that hangs too much or is too short. A too long shank or f [at buttocks.
LEGS: Emphasis should be placed on the legs which should be strong (of good texture) and well placed. Too fleshy legs are undesirable. Strong legs imply hardiness and a strong constitution, which are absolutely essential characteristics of the Boer Goat.
Characteristic defects: Knock knees, bandy legs, "koeisekel of regophak". Legs too thin or too fleshy. Weak pasterns and hoofs pointing outwards or inwards. Can't have that.
SKIN AND COVERINGS: A loose supple skin with sufficient chest and neck folds, especially in the case of rams, is essential. Eyelids and hairless parts must be pigmented. The hairless skin under the tail should have 75% pigmentation for stud purposes with 100% pigmentation the ideal. Short, glossy hair is desirable. A limited amount of fur will be tolerated during winter months.
Characteristic defects: Covering too long and coarse or too furry.
SEXUAL ORGANS: Ewes: Well-formed udder firmly attached with no more than two functional teats on a side. Permissible defects: a) If there is no indication that the teat is separating, but there are two milk openings, this is acceptable. b) Double teats: the front 50% should be split. Rams: Two reasonably large, well formed, healthy and equal sized testes in one scrotum. A scrotum with no larger split than 5 cm is permissible. The scrotum must be at least 25 cm in circumference.
Characteristic defects: Bunched, calabash or double teats. Too small testes; a scrotum with more than a 5 cm split.
Alright that does it for todays learning, Boys, Girls, and Goat Lovers Everywhere....
Alright then.
Time for a Goat Learning Session. (Some here are already experts we know).
The Beetal, Shown above, is a breed used for meat and milk production. Found in Punjab, Pakistan and India, the Beetal is usually red, black or pied with pendulous ears. The males have long twisting horns. The breed is similar to the Jamnapari but smaller. Fondly known for being just the right height.
Next: The next two pics are of Boer Goats, try to keep the drool down....
HINDQUARTERS: The Boer Goat should have a broad and long rump, not sloping too much, well fleshed buttocks which are not '00 flat, and have fully fleshed thighs. The tail must be straight where it grows out of the dock and then swing to either side. TipVery Important)
Characteristic defects: A rump that hangs too much or is too short. A too long shank or f [at buttocks.
LEGS: Emphasis should be placed on the legs which should be strong (of good texture) and well placed. Too fleshy legs are undesirable. Strong legs imply hardiness and a strong constitution, which are absolutely essential characteristics of the Boer Goat.
Characteristic defects: Knock knees, bandy legs, "koeisekel of regophak". Legs too thin or too fleshy. Weak pasterns and hoofs pointing outwards or inwards. Can't have that.
SKIN AND COVERINGS: A loose supple skin with sufficient chest and neck folds, especially in the case of rams, is essential. Eyelids and hairless parts must be pigmented. The hairless skin under the tail should have 75% pigmentation for stud purposes with 100% pigmentation the ideal. Short, glossy hair is desirable. A limited amount of fur will be tolerated during winter months.
Characteristic defects: Covering too long and coarse or too furry.
SEXUAL ORGANS: Ewes: Well-formed udder firmly attached with no more than two functional teats on a side. Permissible defects: a) If there is no indication that the teat is separating, but there are two milk openings, this is acceptable. b) Double teats: the front 50% should be split. Rams: Two reasonably large, well formed, healthy and equal sized testes in one scrotum. A scrotum with no larger split than 5 cm is permissible. The scrotum must be at least 25 cm in circumference.
Characteristic defects: Bunched, calabash or double teats. Too small testes; a scrotum with more than a 5 cm split.
Alright that does it for todays learning, Boys, Girls, and Goat Lovers Everywhere....