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    The goat or domestic goat ( Capra hircus) is a species of domesticated goat-antelope that is mostly kept as livestock. It was domesticated from the bezoar ibex ( C. aegagrus aegagrus) of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae, meaning it is closely related to the sheep.

  2. May 27, 2024 · goat, any ruminant and hollow-horned mammal belonging to the genus Capra. Related to the sheep, the goat is lighter of build, has horns that arch backward, a short tail, and straighter hair. Male goats, called bucks or billys, usually have a beard. Females are called does or nannys, and immature goats are called kids.

  3. A goat is a hoofed mammal in the genus ‘Capra’. Most goats are referred to as ‘domestic goats which are sub-species of the ‘wild goat’. Altogether there are nine species of goat in the world, however, the domestic goat is the most common.

  4. May 5, 2022 · There are more than 200 recognized breeds of domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus), falling into four categories defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: dairy goats, Spanish or Mexican...

  5. Oct 21, 2015 · Goats are stout-bodied mammals with horns and cloven hooves. There are two types of goats: domestic goats ( Capra hircus ), which are raised and bred as farm animals; and mountain goats (...

  6. The goat is a member of the animal family Bovidae and the tribe Caprini, meaning it is closely related to the sheep. There are over 300 distinct breeds of goat. It is one of the oldest domesticated species of animal, according to archaeological evidence that its earliest domestication occurred in Iran at 10,000 calibrated calendar years ago.

  7. A Goat is any member of the taxonomic genus Capra. This group includes nine different species. The domestic Goat is a subspecies of the wild Goat ( Capra aegagrus ). For our purposes, we will focus on the domestic subspecies in this article. Read on to learn about the Goat. A beautiful Mountain Goat. What-cha doin'?

  8. Jun 4, 2024 · Goats were probably first domesticated in Asia, perhaps during prehistoric times, and have long been used as a source of milk, cheese, mohair, and meat. Goat skin can also be made into leather. Goats are especially adapted to small-scale milk production; one or two animals can supply sufficient milk for a family

  9. Goats are versatile, domesticated animals kept for meat, milk and fiber. They are intelligent, social and difficult to herd. The Smithsonian's National Zoo exhibits Nigerian dwarf goats.

  10. Jul 11, 2023 · Goat farming in Telangana is a traditional practice and a profitable venture for many farmers. Telangana’s favorable climate and vast grazing land provide ideal conditions for rearing goats. One of the main reasons why goat farming is profitable in Telangana is the growing demand for goat meat.

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