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A angora goat occurs as goat from the Angora region in Asia Minor, near present-contemporary Ankara.
These are number one mentioned in the period of Moses, about 1500 B.C. A number one angora goats were bring round Europe by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, about 1554, but, rather late imports, were does'nt super successful. A fleece taken from an angora goat is known as mohair. One goat produces between 5 & eight kilograms of hair per season. Angora goats come supplementary susceptible to external parasites (ectoparasites) than similar animals, because of the density of their pulp. For an extended period, angora goats were bred for their whiten coat. Around 1998 a CAGBA, coloured Angora Goat Breeders Association, was install to promote breeding of colored angoras. Today angora goats are inside white, black (deep black to greys & silver), red (a color fades significantly when a goat gets older), & brown.
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Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation The AMMO, which is Australia's largest mohair broker, specializes in the classing, rehandling and brokering of mohair fibre. Information on the preparation and consigning of fibre, market reports and news. Angora Goat Glossary Glossary of terms relating to white and colored angora goats, their production and fiber. Angora Goat Information about the Angora goat presented by North Dakota State University. Angora Goats: Small Scale Agricultural Alternative. Free publication on raising Angora goats presented by the University of California at Davis. Paths to Natural Living's Fiber Adventures About a wonderful adventure into the world of fiber - Angora Goats and spinning. Montana Mohair Producers, Inc. The MMPI was incorporated October 1, 1990 as a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote the production of Angora Goats and Mohair, as well as to assist producers in areas of education, herd management, health, and marketing. Mohair South Africa An information resource center for all mohair related issues worldwide. Mohair Australia Limited The peak industry organization for the mohair fibre and the Angora goat industry in Australia. Useful hints, news, current fibre prices and links. AngelGoats An email discussion list for the fiber goat enthusiast - Angora, Pygora, and Cashmere. Information on how to join; message archives for members only. Texas Angora Goat Raisers' Association Includes shows and sales, contact information, and membership information. |
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