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