Scientific name Capra aegagrus hircus Rank Breed | ||
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Similar Saanen goat, Angora goat, Awassi sheep, Alpine goat, Toggenburg goat | ||
The Damascus goat, also known as Aleppo, Halep, Baladi, Damascene, Shami, or Chami, is a breed of goat raised in Syria, Cyprus and Lebanon. It is generally used in milk production.
There has been interest in the breeding and genetics of the goat
A Damascus goat named Qahr won the first prize for the "Most Beautiful Goat" title at the Mazayen al-Maaz competition in Riyadh on June 13, 2008.
References
Damascus goat Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA