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Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

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Goat Discovery - Breeds - Angora

Goat Discovery - Breeds - Angora

Angora

  • Origin - District of Angora in Asia Minor.
  • Type - Fiber breed.
  • Hair - The hair (mohair) is very similar to coarse wool in the size of fiber and should be solid white in color.
  • Face/Ear Type - Straight or slightly dished face, and ears that are heavy and drooping.
  • Important Traits - Mohair production, browsing ability, meat production, and not as prolific as other goats (single kids most common than twins).
Angora Goat picture
Angora Goat

 

Contact Information

Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686