The Goat Industry

What is one of the reasons for raising goats in the U.S.?

• Transportation

• Brush control

• Pest control

• Crop farming

Which of the following is not a product obtained from goats?

• Milk

• Fiber

• Rubber

• Meat

What type of animals are goats primarily considered in the U.S.?

• Companion animals

• Wild animals

• Marine animals

• Desert animals

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors of production for an agribusiness?

• Land

• Labor

• Technology

• Management

What is the primary goal for producers and agribusinesses in using the four factors of production efficiently?

• To minimize environmental impact

• To end up at year's end with a profit

• To increase employee satisfaction

• To comply with government regulations

What term is used to refer to a female goat?

• Doe

• Buck

• Wether

• Kid

What does the term "Buck" refer to in the context of goats?

• Baby goat

• Female goat

• Castrated male goat

• Intact male goat

Which term describes a castrated male goat?

• Doe

• Buck

• Wether

• Kid

What is a "Kid" in goat terminology?

• Female goat

• Intact male goat

• Castrated male goat

• Baby goat

What is a distinguishing feature of sheep tails compared to goat tails?

• Hangs down and often docked

• Goes up unless sick or distressed

• No visible tail

• Long and bushy