Abaza goat

Abaza
Conservation status At risk[1]
Other names Abkhasian, Abkhazskaya
Country of origin Turkey
Distribution NE Turkey
Use Milk, Meat
Traits
Horn status Males horned, females usually hornless
Beard Males bearded
Tassels Without tassels
  • Goat
  • Capra aegagrus hircus

The Abaza is an indigenous breed of goat from north-east Turkey. They are used for dairying,[2] but also have relatively good meat production.[3] Due to its small population size, there is a high degree of inbreeding within this breed, placing it "at risk".[4]

Their hair is short, soft [3] and pinkish-white in colour, with coloured markings around the mouth, eyes and on the legs.[2] The males have long, flat, scimitar-shaped horns, while the females are usually polled.[3]

As dairy goats, this breed has well-developed udders, and an average lactation yield of around 200 kg (440 lb).[3] The milk produced from Abaza goats is used to create Abaza cheese, a nationally and internationally renowned semi-hard, lightly salted cheese.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Yilmaz; Kor; Ertugrul; Wilson (2012). "The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: goatbreeds and types and their conservation status". Animal Genetic Resources. 51: 105–116. doi:10.1017/S2078633612000331. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Porter, Valerie (2002). Mason's World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. New York: CABI. ISBN 9780851994307.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Yalçin, B (1986). "Sheep and Goats in Turkey". FAO Corporate Document Repository. Food and Agriculture Organisation. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Yilmaz; Kor; Ertugrul; Wilson (2012). "The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: goat breeds and types and their conservation status". Animal Genetic Resources. doi:10.1017/S2078633612000331. Retrieved October 10, 2015.


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