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Goats
Sydney Uni 1st year
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Veterinary Medicine
Graduate
11/12/2010

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Term
Aus is the world's largest _____________ of goat meat, but a small _____________
Definition
Australia is the world’s largest exporter of goat
meat but relatively small producer
Term
Describe the feral goat (hardiness, fertility, what used for, maintenance, envir.)
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

Term
describe the boer goat (what used for, size, dressing %, fertility, growth rate, maintenance)
Definition

-for meat

-heavier

-high dressing %

-high fertility

-reach slaughter weight faster

-low maintenance

Term

where do you look for fat scoring ?

 

for BCS?

 

Definition

fat scorng--> long ribs

 

BCS --> short ribs

Term
How to age goats
Definition

mouthing

-same as cattle and sheep (but do age a bit quicker than sheep)

Term
What are some requirements for goat production?
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

Term
What are some problems if the rec. stocking rate is exceeded?
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
Term
Where can angora goats be found and how often are they sheared?
Definition

-cooler parts of aus

-2x/yr

Term
Compare cashmere and angora fleece in 3 criteria in fleece
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)

Term
Compare goat and sheep fleece
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

Term
What are some important aspects of angora goats and how often are they shorn?
Definition

-weed control is important

-VM contamination in their fleece

 

2x/yr (spring and autumn)

Term
How much can an angora kid's fleece for for?
Definition

$11-$25/kg

 

but very low fleece weights/kid

Term
how much can a young angora goat's fleece sell for? (29-34 microns)
Definition
$4-$11/kg
Term
How much can a cashmere fleece sell for?
Definition
$75-$140/clean Kg
Term
are teasers used in goat repro?
Definition
no
Term
how long is joining period for goats?
Definition
5 weeks
Term
generally for an april joining, ____% bucks is sufficient
Definition
1.5%
Term
What is important in handing preg. does?
Definition
they abort easily when stressed
Term
do you give supp. feeding to preg. does?
Definition
no, it does not increase kid birthweights or survival
Term
when should kids be weaned?
Definition
3 months
Term
What is the buck effect
Definition
The influx of ovulation/estrous with the novelity of bucks
Term
what are the 3 phases of ovulating in does?
Definition

-a responsive (buck effect) phase

 

-active phase

 

-quiescent phase

Term
A farmer has a bad kidding %, what is one thing you can suggest in mating does?
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

Term
is stocking rate for goats higher or lower than sheep?
Definition
stocking rate is lower in goats
Term
when is the best month to mate?
Definition
april
Term
when is the best time to kid?
Definition

-avoid worst weather conditions

-when the pasture is at its best

-min risks of predation

Term
what cycle should does be mated?
Definition
2nd estrous cycle
Term
would you cross graze with sheep and goats?
Definition
no, similar parasites (and alpacas too)
Term
What are signs of pregnancy toxemia?
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

Term
Describe an exam. of a goat
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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