Angora goat behaviour

The goat is considered as the first animal domesticated by man. It was reared and selected according to specific production requirements (meat, milk, skin or high-quality fibers such as mohair or cashmere). Although diversified from a behavioural point of view, the various breeds are quite similar....

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Published inAgricoltura e Innovazione (Italy) no. 22
Main Author Carnevali, F. (Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energia e l'Ambiente (ENEA), Rome (Italy))
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published 01.04.1992
Subjects
ANIMAL LANIFERE
ANIMALES LANIFEROS
CABRA
CHEVRE
COMPORTAMIENTO
COMPORTEMENT
DOMESTICACION
DOMESTICATION
ELEVAGE
FIBRAS DE ORIGEN ANIMAL
FIBRE ANIMALE
GANADERIA
PRODUCCION ANIMAL
PRODUCTION ANIMALE
SELECCION
SELECTION
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Summary:The goat is considered as the first animal domesticated by man. It was reared and selected according to specific production requirements (meat, milk, skin or high-quality fibers such as mohair or cashmere). Although diversified from a behavioural point of view, the various breeds are quite similar. Goats are social animals and the basic unit of a group is usually the she-goat with her kids. Very strict rules and a strong hierarchy govern the group. However, these animals easily adapt themselves to new situations. A main aspect of their character is their insatiable curiosity. They may get accustomed to the presence of man and become very friendly. Such characteristics undoubtedly evidence a certain intelligence [La capra e' considerata come il primo animale addomesticato dall'uomo. E' stata allevata e selezionata secondo specifiche necessita' produttive (carne, latte, lana o fibre di alta qualita' come il mohair e il cashmere). Sebbene diversificate dal punto di vista comportamentale, le varie razze non sono molto dissimili. Le capre vivono in branchi regolati da leggi ferree e da una forte gerarchia e considerano la femmina e i suoi piccoli la unita' base del gruppo. Esse mostrano una grande capacita' di adattamento e una insaziabile curiosita'. Si abituano facilmente alla presenza dell'uomo e possono essere molto socievoli. Tali caratteristiche sono, indubbiamente, indice di una certa intelligenza]
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ISSN:0394-2805