How to Identify and Classify Goats
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify goats?
A) Size
B) Color
C) Breed
D) Age
  • 2. Which goat breed is known for its floppy ears?
A) Nubian
B) Saanen
C) Boer
D) Alpine
  • 3. What is the main purpose of meat goat breeds?
A) Milk production
B) Fiber production
C) Pet ownership
D) Meat production
  • 4. Which breed is primarily used for mohair production?
A) Kiko
B) Angora
C) Nigerian Dwarf
D) LaMancha
  • 5. What is a common characteristic of dairy goat breeds?
A) Heavy muscling
B) High milk yield
C) Small size
D) Long, silky hair
  • 6. Which goat breed is known for its small size and docility?
A) Spanish
B) Toggenburg
C) Nigerian Dwarf
D) Boer
  • 7. What type of coat does a Cashmere goat have?
A) Downy undercoat
B) Coarse outer coat
C) No hair
D) Short, wiry coat
  • 8. What is the general appearance of a Boer goat?
A) Small and compact
B) Heavily muscled
C) Tall and leggy
D) Slender and delicate
  • 9. Which of these is NOT a common dairy goat breed?
A) LaMancha
B) Boer
C) Saanen
D) Alpine
  • 10. What are 'wattles' on a goat?
A) Color markings
B) Tail type
C) Horns
D) Fleshy appendages near the throat
  • 11. Which is a primary sign of a healthy goat?
A) Unkempt coat
B) Dull eyes and lethargy
C) Bright eyes and alert behavior
D) Isolation from the herd
  • 12. What distinguishes a male goat from a female goat?
A) Smaller size
B) Presence of testicles
C) Shorter tail
D) Longer horns
  • 13. What term refers to a young goat?
A) Kid
B) Foal
C) Calf
D) Pup
  • 14. What is the normal body temperature range for goats (in Fahrenheit)?
A) 96-98°F
B) 104-106°F
C) 98.6-100.4°F
D) 101.5-103.5°F
  • 15. What is the gestation period for goats?
A) Approximately 283 days
B) Approximately 365 days
C) Approximately 90 days
D) Approximately 150 days
  • 16. Which of the following is an important component of a goat's diet?
A) Meat scraps
B) Roughage (hay/browse)
C) Only grain
D) Processed human food
  • 17. What is 'browsing' in the context of goat behavior?
A) Eating leaves and twigs from shrubs and trees
B) Eating grass
C) Sleeping
D) Playing with other goats
  • 18. What is the scientific name for the domestic goat?
A) Bos taurus
B) Capra aegagrus hircus
C) Ovis aries
D) Sus scrofa domesticus
  • 19. What is a castrated male goat called?
A) Kid
B) Doe
C) Buck
D) Wether
  • 20. Which sense is MOST important for goats?
A) Taste
B) Hearing
C) Smell
D) Sight
  • 21. What color is a Saanen goat typically?
A) Black
B) Brown
C) White or Cream
D) Spotted
  • 22. What is a common disease that affects goats?
A) Coccidiosis
B) Heartworm
C) Feline Leukemia
D) Rabies
  • 23. What is one way to age a goat without records?
A) Observing its behavior
B) Measuring its height
C) Examining the teeth
D) Checking the horn length
  • 24. What is the primary function of a goat's beard?
A) Unknown/Vestigial
B) Attraction of mates
C) Insulation
D) Defense
  • 25. What is the name for the process of a goat giving birth?
A) Lambing
B) Kidding
C) Farrowing
D) Calving
  • 26. Which of these goats is known for its distinct forward-pointing ears?
A) LaMancha
B) Oberhasli
C) Saanen
D) Toggenburg
  • 27. What type of digestive system do goats have?
A) Hindgut Fermenter
B) Avian
C) Ruminant
D) Monogastric
  • 28. What is the average lifespan of a goat?
A) 20-25 years
B) 2-5 years
C) 5-7 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 29. What is the primary reason for dehorning goats?
A) Enhanced aesthetic appeal
B) Better fiber quality
C) Safety of humans and other animals
D) Improved milk production
  • 30. Which goat breed is known for its hardiness and adaptability, often used for brush control?
A) Spanish
B) Alpine
C) Angora
D) Nubian
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