Damascus Goat Breed

Damascus Goat Breed: The Damascus is a breed raised in the region of Syria and Lebanon, primarily for milk production. They are of the Nubian type and are usually red or brown but can also be seen in pied or grey. The animals can be either horned or polled and are long haired.

The main features of the Damascus goats are:

• Improved dual purpose (meat and milk) goat breed developed in Syria and Cyprus.  
• Physical features: - Tall hairy brownish coloured goat with pendulous ears
• Adult weight

- Male 70 to 90 kg
- Female 50 to 60 kg

• Kid weights at the Institute ’ s farm

- 3 months : 15-18 kg
- 6 months : 20-25 kg

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