How long does the growth cycle of a goat generally take?
The growth cycle of a goat is generally 6 months to 1 year of age. In addition, goat production has the characteristics of a high reproductive rate, strong adaptability, and easy management, and to this day goats are widely raised in the vast farming and pastoral areas of China.
What breeds of goats are there?
Goats are divided by their economic use into three types: dairy type, meat type, and fiber (down) type. There are already more than 150 breeds worldwide, and common breeds include the Angora goat, the Cangshan black goat, and the Boer goat.
1. Angora goat
The Angora goat is one of the wool-type goat breeds. It originated in the grassland zone of Turkey around Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and is mainly distributed across the Anatolian Plateau, which has a dry climate, thin soil, and sparse pasture. The hair of the Angora goat is known on the international market as mohair, used for high-grade worsted fabrics, and it is the most expensive type of wool.
2. Cangshan black goat
The Cangshan black goat is one of the pollution-free herbivorous meat-type local fine-breed goats recognized in China. According to meat quality analysis by authoritative departments, its protein content is as high as 20%, its fat is below 3%, its cholesterol content is only 60mg/kg, and it contains all 15 amino acids, with especially rich levels of the essential amino acids for the human body. Long-term consumption can tonify deficiency and strengthen the body, and it is especially suitable for the elderly, the weak, and those with many illnesses.
3. Boer goat
The Boer goat is a very famous meat-type goat breed in the world. It originated in South Africa and is currently mainly distributed in Germany, the United States, New Zealand, and other places. It can be divided into 5 types: common type, long-haired type, polled type, native type, and improved type. The improved type of goat has a relatively uniform body shape, consistent wool color, faster growth, a relatively large body size, good meat quality, and strong adaptability, making it an ideal goat breed.