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They have erect ears and have the smallest height requirments of all the breeds, but most of the toggenburgs I've seen are pretty big. They grow a shaggier coat than other dairy goat breeds. They also are popular with dairies.
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www.goats4h.com/DairyGoats.html
www.goats4h.com/DairyGoats.html
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The Six Primary Breeds: ... The goat, along with sheep, were among the earliest domesticated animals. ... The six traditional breeds of goats are Nubian, Alpine, Saanen, Toggenburg, LaMancha, and Oberhasli. Other breeds which are growing in popularity include Pygmy, Boer, Cashmere, and Angora.
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home.earthlink.net/~lureynolds/breeds.html
home.earthlink.net/~lureynolds/breeds.html
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One way to learn more about meat goats is to become familiar with the different goat breeds that can be used for meat. A breed is a group of genetically related animals that reliably passes on certain characteristics or traits to their offspring.
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www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/meatgoats/meatgoatfs2.htm
www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/meatgoats/meatgoatfs2.htm
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Goat Breeds; Oklahoma State University Breeds of Livestock - Goats; USDA-ARS Breeds of Goats; Goats by Breed and Type - GoatWorld; Goat Breeds - Basic Goat Primer; Goat Breeds - British Goat Society; Breeds of Goats - New South Wales, Australia; Discover Caprines - GoatWeb; Breed Options for Meat Goat Production...
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www.sheepandgoat.com/breeds.html
www.sheepandgoat.com/breeds.html
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Several goat breeds are potential meat producers but some are lacking in some aspects of performance and others have not yet been tested in the North American production system. Producers need to emphasize adaptability and reproduction as the key traits for a meat goat enterprise.
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www.goatworld.com/articles/meatgoatbreeds.shtml
www.goatworld.com/articles/meatgoatbreeds.shtml
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Goats come in many different sizes, colors and breeds, and each of these have their own specific characteristics. As GoatWorld.Com continues to grow, we will attempt to list as many specific traits for each breed of goat as possible. ... No matter the purpose, you're sure to find a goat to suit your needs!
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www.goatworld.com/breeds/
www.goatworld.com/breeds/
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Many photographs of breeds and types of goat in the UK with comments on their origins, characteristics and products. ... All breeds of goat of either sex can be trained, but the Society recommends a disbudded or polled castrated male as being the most suitable.
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www.allgoats.com/breeds4.htm
www.allgoats.com/breeds4.htm
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Goats can be a great source for milk, meat and fiber. They' re famous for their weed-eating skills and make highly entertaining pets. Check out this quick introduction to a few common breeds and discover the purposes for which each is best suited. ... The LaMancha goat originated in the United States and is a medium-large breed.
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www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/Introductio...
www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/Introduction-Common-Goat-Breeds.aspx
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