Thanks to Dr. Andries for speaking at our livestock meeting about goats!

See more pictures of the goat meeting here!

2008 Validation Guidelines(for all Livestock)

 

Goats are an important type of livestock. There are two main types of goats: dairy goats and meat goats. On this page you will find various information on both types of goats.

 

Parts of a Goat

 1.  Poll            2. Forehead        3. Muzzle       4. Ear       5. Dewlap
 6. Point of Shoulder                  7. Brisket       8. Point of Elbow
 9. Knee           10. Hoof           11. Dewclaw   12. Sheath
13. Flank         14. Pastern       15. Hock         16. Stifle
17. Barrel         18. Pin Bone     19. Tail            20. Hip
21. Withers      22. Loin            23. Back

 AGRIPEDIA IS A GREAT PLACE FOR INFORMATION SIMPLY

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http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/AGMANIA/VISIT/GOAT2.asp 

 

Goat Production Basics in Kentucky

Goat Project Opportunity

All links are provided for information only.