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