Goatherd
Agoatherdorgoatherderis a person whoherdsgoatsas a vocational activity. It is similar to ashepherdwho herds sheep. Goatherds are most commonly found in regions where goat populations are significant; for instance, inAfricaandSouth Asia.Goats are typically bred as dairy or meat animals, with some breeds beingshornfor wool. The top six goat industry groups in the United States include: meat (includes show), dairy (includes show, pygmy and Nigerian dwarf), fiber or hair (angora, cashmere), 4-H, industrial (weed control, hiking/pack), and biotech (seeGoats in agriculture).[1]
Companies using goats to control and eradicateleafy spurge,knapweed,and other toxic weeds have sprouted across theAmerican West.[2]
References
[edit]- ^"Breeds of Livestock - Goat Breeds — Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science".www.ansi.okstate.edu.Retrieved2015-10-18.
- ^"American Pastoral".Brown Alumni Monthly. Sep–Oct 2012.
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