Goat
Goat, any ruminant and hollow-horned mammal belonging to the genus Capra.
Related to the sheep, the goat is lighter of build, has horns that arch
backward, a short tail, and straighter hair. Male goats, called bucks
or billys, usually have a beard. Females are called does or nannys, and
immature goats are called kids. Wild goats include the ibex and markhor.In China, Great Britain, Europe, andNorth America the domestic goat is primarily a miilk producer, with a large portion of the milk being used to make cheese.
One or two goats will supply sufficient milk for a family throughout the
year and can be maintained in small quarters, where it would be
uneconomical to keep a cow.
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