| Biological
Characteristics of Goats |
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| 1. | Multiple
births (twins or triplets common) |
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| 2. | Seasonal |
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| – | Breed
from late August to mid-February |
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| – | Kid
from December through July, mostly |
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| between
February and May |
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| 3. | Short
gestation (5 months) |
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| 4. | Early
maturing |
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| – | Breed
at 7-12 months of age |
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| – | 1st parity at 12-17 months of age |
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