Goat Terminology

Prolific

• The ability to produce offspring in abundance

• The ability to learn quickly

• The ability to adapt to new environments

• The ability to communicate effectively

Lactation Period

• The period of time when milk is produced

• The time taken for a baby to learn to walk

• The duration of pregnancy

• The phase of life when a person is a teenager

Polled

• The presence of horns in livestock

• The absence of horns in livestock

• A type of livestock breed

• A method of livestock feeding

Docile

• Livestock that are calm and not aggressive and that are easily trained and handled

• Livestock that are wild and difficult to manage

• Livestock that are aggressive and hard to train

• Livestock that are independent and prefer solitude

Hardiness

• The ability of plants to grow in any soil type

• The capability for livestock to stay strong and healthy especially during unfavorable conditions

• The process of breeding animals for specific traits

• The nutritional value of livestock feed

Roman Nose

• A nose or muzzle with a high rounded bridge

• A nose that is flat and wide

• A nose with a sharp and pointed tip

• A nose that is long and narrow