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.
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It originated in Syria and was imported by the Antoniades family and the British into Cyprus, where it has been selectively bred. It is a good producer of both ...
Oct 8, 2022 · The Damascus goat is a relatively rare breed that hails from Syria and other Near East countries. A large population also resides in Cyprus; ...
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Aug 1, 2011 · 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 ...
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Apr 6, 2020 · 1. They have large body sizes · 2. They have long hairs · 3. They have a relatively small head · 4. Their coat colour ranges from brown, red, and ...
Oct 11, 2019 · The Damascus breed raised in the region of Syria and Lebanon, primarily for milk production. They are of the Nubian type and are generally red ...
Apr 1, 2024 · 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 ...
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Mar 22, 2018 · The breed origin came from Syria. The climate and geographic differences can change the selection of the breed by the farmer. For example the ...