They cut ears so that they don't get injuries, mites, and infections that can kill them. These animals are bred for meat and milk - they are NOT PETS. While I agree with you that cropping ears and tails on dogs is needless mutilation, there are excellent reasons for doing this with these goats.
Nov 6, 2023
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Are Damascus goats 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.
Mar 22, 2018
What is the history of the Damascus goat?
The Damascus goat, also known as the Shami, is a native breed of Syria and other Near East countries. It was imported into Cyprus some 70 years ago to upgrade the local Cypriot goat population. For over 40 years it has been improved through genetic selection for milk and meat.
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.
How much do Damascus goats weigh?
Male Damascus goats can weigh between 70kg - 90kg, while females generally weigh between 50kg - 65kg.
Jun 25, 2013 · Damascene Goats are bred to extreme standards to produce undershot jaws and extreme snub noses, and they also crop their ears. They are popular ...
Mar 22, 2018 · Their faces are actually more normal-shaped as young animals, which is lucky because they need normal faces in order to nurse from their mothers ...
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Mar 22, 2018 · 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.
May 24, 2023 · Because of many breeding experiments, Damascus developed very long ears and strange nose shapes. But this look makes Damascus goats unique from ...
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Nov 28, 2023 · People called it “goat monster” and one person said it “looked like a goat wearing a goat costume.” This...is the Damascus goat. And before we ...
The Damascus goat, also known as Aleppo, Halep, Baladi, Damascene, Shami, or Chami, is a breed of goat. It originated in Syria and was imported by the ...
Dec 25, 2017 · Damascus ( Shami ) goat is a strange-looking goats . For hundreds of years, it has been reared as a dual-purpose monster: milk and meat.
Oct 11, 2019 · The Damascus goat has a reddish-brown color coat consisting mostly of long hair. White spots on the body, legs, and face, although not common, ...