hardy-goat-breeds

Breed Profile: Dutch Landrace Goat
August 3, 2024 · · Goat Breeds

The Dutch Landrace goat is a heritage breed that was almost lost, until conservationists rescued the only remaining family. The goats have now found a role in habitat conservation.

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Breed Profile: Jämtget Swedish Landrace Goat
August 3, 2024 · · Goat Breeds

The Jämtget is an endangered heritage breed, pivotal to the revival of rural income from artisan dairy produce in Jämtland, Sweden.

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Breed Profile: Moroccan Goats
July 1, 2023 · · Goat Breeds

Moroccan Black goats are the ancient landrace of Berber pastoralists, highly adapted to survival in the mountains in an arid climate, although severe drought has recently pushed them up into the trees.

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Breed Profile: Turkish Hair Goat
November 1, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Turkish Hair goat is native to Türkiye and is directly descended from the first Anatolian goats, which were domesticated in the area. They are extremely hardy, diverse, and multipurpose and a great asset to their people.

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Breed Profile: Rove Goat
September 1, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Rove goats are the most distinctive ruminants of southern France and possibly one of the oldest landraces. They excel in a pastoral system, leading flocks, providing cheese, and clearing brush.

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Breed Profile: Argentine Criollo Goat
August 19, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Argentine Criollo goats are hardy native breeds adapted to variable harsh conditions in northern and central Argentina and vital to rural economies.

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Breed Profile: Somali Goat
August 10, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Somali goat or Galla goat is a hardy breed of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya whose incredible ability to survive the heat and drought, while continuing to produce, is vital to east African pastoralists.

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Breed Profile: Myotonic Goats
June 5, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

Myotonic goats or Tennessee fainting goats are a unique American landrace of the southern states, perfectly bred for the region.

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Breed Profile: Old Irish Goats
May 17, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The endangered Old Irish goats are a symbol of Ireland’s past. See how conservationists are working to save them from near extinction.

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Breed Profile: Arapawa Goat
April 13, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

The Arapawa goat, feral for centuries on a remote island in New Zealand, is a unique source of hardy genes, providing a thrifty, self-sufficient nature. The breed is a precious resource for goat biodiversity and needs urgent conservation.

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