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