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| Aus is the world's largest _____________ of goat meat, but a small _____________ |
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Definition
Australia is the world’s largest exporter of goat
meat but relatively small producer |
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| Describe the feral goat (hardiness, fertility, what used for, maintenance, envir.) |
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Definition
-very hardy (can survive in low rainfall)
-high fertility in dry conditions
-suitable for carcass and live trade
-low maintenance
-good hybrid vigor with other breeds
-cause extensive damage to native veg./they do need to be controlled |
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| describe the boer goat (what used for, size, dressing %, fertility, growth rate, maintenance) |
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Definition
-for meat
-heavier
-high dressing %
-high fertility
-reach slaughter weight faster
-low maintenance |
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Term
where do you look for fat scoring ?
for BCS?
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Definition
fat scorng--> long ribs
BCS --> short ribs |
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Term
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Definition
mouthing
-same as cattle and sheep (but do age a bit quicker than sheep) |
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| What are some requirements for goat production? |
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Definition
-selective
-rainfall about 300ml-600ml per annum (anything more is a problem)
-stocking rate anything >10 DSE/per hector can have problems
-fencing/yard design
-don't tolerate cold well |
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Term
| What are some problems if the rec. stocking rate is exceeded? |
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Definition
- reduce body weight
- reduce BCS and fat reserves
-increase deaths from cold stress
-increase internal parasitism during spring
-reduce doe body weight which will reduce kidding
performance the following year |
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Term
| Where can angora goats be found and how often are they sheared? |
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Definition
-cooler parts of aus
-2x/yr |
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Term
| Compare cashmere and angora fleece in 3 criteria in fleece |
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Definition
S:P (secondary:primary ratio) -5-8:1 in cashmere and 8-10:1 in angora
density- can be more dense in cashmere (almost double in some)
diameter-cashmere fleece is finer(14-16), but angora is still pretty fine (30-40)compared to other fleeces (60) |
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Term
| Compare goat and sheep fleece |
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Definition
goats have:
-less grease
-lower fiber density
-lower thermal insulation (why they handle heat and not cold)
-smaller body mass
-thinner subq fat along back (why they handle heat better)
-more lustrous fleece |
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| What are some important aspects of angora goats and how often are they shorn? |
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Definition
-weed control is important
-VM contamination in their fleece
2x/yr (spring and autumn) |
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Term
| How much can an angora kid's fleece for for? |
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Definition
$11-$25/kg
but very low fleece weights/kid |
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Term
| how much can a young angora goat's fleece sell for? (29-34 microns) |
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Definition
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Term
| How much can a cashmere fleece sell for? |
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Definition
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Term
| are teasers used in goat repro? |
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Definition
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Term
| how long is joining period for goats? |
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Definition
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Term
| generally for an april joining, ____% bucks is sufficient |
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Definition
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Term
| What is important in handing preg. does? |
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Definition
| they abort easily when stressed |
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Term
| do you give supp. feeding to preg. does? |
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Definition
| no, it does not increase kid birthweights or survival |
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Term
| when should kids be weaned? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| The influx of ovulation/estrous with the novelity of bucks |
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Term
| what are the 3 phases of ovulating in does? |
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Definition
-a responsive (buck effect) phase
-active phase
-quiescent phase |
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Term
| A farmer has a bad kidding %, what is one thing you can suggest in mating does? |
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Definition
weight
should be >35 kg
to achieve this:
-correct stocking rate
-does must be fed properly during lactaction
-kids must be weaned at correct time (3 months)
-if needed, can give energy supplements |
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Term
| is stocking rate for goats higher or lower than sheep? |
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Definition
| stocking rate is lower in goats |
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Term
| when is the best month to mate? |
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Definition
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Term
| when is the best time to kid? |
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Definition
-avoid worst weather conditions
-when the pasture is at its best
-min risks of predation |
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Term
| what cycle should does be mated? |
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Definition
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Term
| would you cross graze with sheep and goats? |
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Definition
| no, similar parasites (and alpacas too) |
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Term
| What are signs of pregnancy toxemia? |
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Definition
-fat, lathargic does
-feet, lower limbs swell
-anorexic, loses condition rapdily, dehydrated, unable to stand
-moaning/grunting
-death with 2-3 days before kidding is due
-sweet ketone smell on breath |
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Term
| Describe an exam. of a goat |
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Definition
-Pick up and inspect closely every foot.
-Check the condition of the coat.
-Closely examine the skin for general health and for any marks or lumps.
-Check to see that the gums and the conjunctiva of the eyes are moist and pink.
-Check for evidence of recent scours.
-Check the udder for hard lumps/chronic mastitis.
-Palpate the testicles of bucks. |
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