Selection and Evaluation of Goats

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Selection and Evaluation of Goats

Objectives List selection priorities of market and breeding goats in order of importance Evaluate selection priorities of market and breeding goats Understand the purpose of market and breeding goats selection

Goats Market Breeding Bucks Does

Market Goats Priorities Muscle Correctness of finish Growth/Weight Skeletal Correctness Balance and Eye Appeal

Market Goats Muscle Indicators Forearm Rack Loin Hip Leg Base Width

Market Goats

Market Goats Finish Indicators Breast/Chest Plate Forerib Over Ribs Flank

Market Goats

Market Goats Growth Indicators Length of cannon bone Height at top of shoulders Length of body Weight

Market Goats

Market Goats Skeletal Correctness Proper angle to shoulder and knee Appropriate set to pastern Levelness of top and dock set Square set from hock to ground from behind Heaviness of structure

Market Goats

Market Goats Balance and Eye Appeal Similar to other species Proportional Trim chested Length and smoothness of front end Level topline and square hip Attractive rib design

Market Goats

Breeding Goats Priorities Growth and Performance Functionality Balance and Eye Appeal Muscle

Breeding Goats Growth and Performance An extremely important factor Ability to offer future growth Length of cannon bone and face Length of body

Breeding Goats

Breeding Goats Functionality Similar to breeding cattle Rib Structural correctness Pasterns Length of stride

Breeding Goats

Breeding Goats Balance and Eye Appeal Proportional Length and smoothness of front end Cleanliness thru shoulder and chest Levelness of topline and hip

Breeding Goats

Breeding Goats Muscle Indicators will be similar to market lamb evaluation Excessive muscle should be avoided

Breeding Goats

Objectives List selection priorities of market and breeding goats in order of importance Evaluate selection priorities of market and breeding goats Understand the purpose of market and breeding goat selection