How to Raise Goats
  • 1. What is the primary reason to raise goats?
A) To annoy the neighbors
B) As inexpensive lawnmowers
C) To win a petting zoo competition
D) Meat, milk, and fiber production
  • 2. Which breed is primarily known for dairy production?
A) Pygmy
B) Saanen
C) Boer
D) Angora
  • 3. What is a castrated male goat called?
A) Buck
B) Kid
C) Doe
D) Wether
  • 4. What is the term for a female goat?
A) Wether
B) Doe
C) Buck
D) Kid
  • 5. How often should you deworm goats?
A) Every month
B) Never
C) Every day
D) As needed based on fecal egg counts
  • 6. What is a common sign of parasites in goats?
A) Excessive energy
B) Increased milk production
C) Thick, shiny coat
D) Anemia
  • 7. What type of fencing is most effective for goats?
A) Chain link (unless properly reinforced)
B) Woven wire or electric fencing
C) Barbed wire
D) Single strand wire
  • 8. What mineral is essential for goat health and often deficient in their diet?
A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Copper
D) Sodium
  • 9. What is the average gestation period for goats?
A) 150 days
B) 365 days
C) 21 days
D) 90 days
  • 10. What is a baby goat called?
A) Calf
B) Lamb
C) Foal
D) Kid
  • 11. What kind of hay is best for goats?
A) Pine shavings
B) Grass hay or mixed grass/legume hay
C) Moldy hay
D) Straight alfalfa hay in large quantities
  • 12. Which of these plants is toxic to goats?
A) Orchard Grass
B) Clover
C) Timothy Hay
D) Azalea
  • 13. What is CAE in goats?
A) Cattle Abdominal Embolism
B) Chicken Acquired Epilepsy
C) Canine Arthritis Examination
D) Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis
  • 14. How much space per goat is recommended in a shelter?
A) 100 square feet
B) 2 square feet
C) 10-15 square feet
D) 50 square feet
  • 15. What is the best way to prevent coccidiosis in kids?
A) Feeding kids on the ground
B) Good sanitation and coccidiostats
C) Overcrowding
D) Ignoring hygiene
  • 16. What is the term for a goat that has its horns removed?
A) Polled
B) Horned
C) Disbudded
D) Tusked
  • 17. What is the primary cause of urinary calculi (water belly) in male goats?
A) Overfeeding of protein
B) Lack of access to water
C) Too much exercise
D) Improper calcium to phosphorus ratio in the diet
  • 18. What type of bedding is best for goats?
A) Mud
B) Concrete
C) Dry straw or wood shavings
D) Wet hay
  • 19. What is the proper way to administer an oral medication to a goat?
A) Mix in water trough
B) Rub on their nose
C) Drench gun
D) Sprinkle on food
  • 20. How often should goat hooves be trimmed?
A) Once a year
B) Every day
C) Every 6-8 weeks
D) Never
  • 21. Which of these is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from goats to humans?
A) White Muscle Disease
B) Coccidiosis
C) Enterotoxemia
D) Ringworm
  • 22. What is the purpose of giving goats a mineral supplement?
A) To make them gain weight rapidly
B) To keep their coat shiny
C) To ensure they receive essential nutrients lacking in forage
D) To prevent them from eating weeds
  • 23. What is the common name for orf?
A) Foot Rot
B) Soremouth
C) Pinkeye
D) Ringworm
  • 24. What is the most common sign of bloat in goats?
A) Weight Loss
B) Watery eyes
C) Distended abdomen
D) Coughing
  • 25. What is the primary cause of foot rot in goats?
A) Improper hoof trimming
B) Dry and rocky terrain
C) Wet and muddy conditions
D) Lack of exercise
  • 26. What is Enterotoxemia?
A) Overeating disease
B) A respiratory illness
C) A parasitic infection
D) A skin condition
  • 27. What is the best way to introduce new goats to an existing herd?
A) Isolate them permanently
B) Quarantine them first and then introduce them slowly
C) Immediately put them in with the herd
D) Introduce them at night
  • 28. Which vitamin is most important for newborn kid health?
A) Vitamin B
B) Vitamin D
C) Selenium
D) Vitamin A
  • 29. What is the typical weaning age for goat kids?
A) 2 weeks
B) 24 weeks
C) Immediately after birth
D) 8-12 weeks
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