Like any livestock, even Damascus goats can have health problems like parasitic infections, respiratory infections, foot problems, or viral or bacterial diseases, to name a few.
Nov 6, 2023
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Is the Damascus goat natural?
Yes they are real. In Turkey we have many goat breeds and one of them is damascus goat. We call it Halep (Aleppo) or Şami (Shami) goat. They are mostly raised in middle east.
What are the benefits of Damascus goats?
The Damascus goat has been a popular choice for livestock for centuries due to its multi-purpose (meat, milk and leather) advantage. The main advantage of this breed is it can deliver 3 to 4 kids in a single birth.
What is the most beautiful Damascus goat?
A Damascus goat named Qahr won the first prize for the "Most Beautiful Goat" title at the Mazayen al-Maaz competition in Riyadh on June 13, 2008.
How much do Damascus goats weigh?
Male Damascus goats can weigh between 70kg - 90kg, while females generally weigh between 50kg - 65kg.
Jun 11, 2022 · Finally, results also suggest that arthritis and overall limb issues could be reduced in Damascus goats by improving BCS or maintaining it at ...
Nov 28, 2023 · Colin: Dr. Awabdeh did share some of the disadvantages of the Damascus goat, in particular there can be issues when the goats are having two or ...
Nov 18, 2012 · * The Shami breeder must be particularly attentive to physical faults in the head that affect the health profile and proper functioning of the ...
Fecal samples obtained from 130 Shami goats with respiratory signs including coughing, growling respiration and mucopurulent discharge were examined using the ...
May 24, 2023 · It is because of various issues, such as habitat degradation, competition from other animal breeds, and modifications to agricultural methods.
There are many factors affecting milk yield in goats such as breed, environmental conditions, lactation length, parity, number of born kids and management ...
Frequent illnesses · helminthic invasions; · intestinal infections; · mastitis; · hoof diseases.