A newborn Pakistani goat has become a local "internet celebrity" because of its long ears sweeping the floor. This cute little goat named Simba is about two weeks old. It was born with unique long ears. Its ears are 19 inches (about 48 cm), hanging on both sides of the cute little face, dragging on the ground when walking, and swaying with the wind when running.
Simba is a Nubian goat, which is famous for its long ears. Their ears can help them keep fresh. However, even by Nubian goat standards, Simba's ears are too long. Simba's long ears may be the result of genetic mutation or genetic disease, but Simba is living in a good state at present.
Goat breed classification
According to its economic use, it can be divided into three types: milk type, meat type and cashmere type.
First of all, the type of milk
This is a variety that mainly produces goat milk. The typical appearance characteristics of dairy goats are: a wedge-shaped body with dairy animals, clear outline and obvious meticulous and compact performance. High milk yield and good milk quality.
Guanzhong dairy goat, the representative of dairy goat, is named after it is produced in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province. Guanzhong dairy goat is a famous fine breed among dairy goats in China. It has strong constitution, symmetrical structure and stable genetic performance. Head is long and forehead is wide, nose is straight and mouth is straight, eyes are big and ears are long. Guanzhong dairy goat mainly produces milk, with stable milk production performance, high milk yield, excellent milk quality and high nutritional value. The lactation period is usually 7~9 months, and the annual milk yield is 450~600 kg, and the milk yield per unit live weight is five times higher than that of cattle.
Second, the types of meat.
This is a variety that mainly produces goat meat. The typical appearance characteristics of goat are: it has the "rectangular" body shape of meat livestock, its body is drooping, its muscles are full, and it has obvious meticulous and loose performance. Early rapid growth and development. Goat and mutton have high yield and good meat quality. Boer goat and black goat are economic breeding varieties developed in modern agricultural areas.
Third, cashmere type.
This is a goat breed that mainly produces cashmere. The appearance characteristics of cashmere goats are: miscellaneous hair on the body surface, long and thin hair, white and shiny hair color, small and big head, thick neck, straight back and developed hindquarters. Cashmere has a large output and good quality.