The basic short haired Spanish Goat is an all too frequently overlooked research
and teaching model. It makes an ideal alternative to the pet-type animals most often
chosen for physiology, surgery and Trauma/Life-support labs. They also make great
research models for many protocols.
The use of properly chosen and conditioned goats virtually eliminates the problems
and diseases associated with ticks and fleas, as well as the liabilities of rabies or
toxoplasmosis. Goats never scratch or bite.
Contrary to popular myth, goats are clean and friendly, have no offensive odor and
are very easy to work with.
K BAR LIVESTOCK is able to offer the widest possible range of
breeds, sizes and ages. Our most frequently requested model is the Spanish
Goat, a short haired/smooth coat breed that has developed in the Texas hill
country area as a meat animal. The wethers (castrated males) average between 30 and
80 lbs. as adolescents and young adults. The does (females) are slightly smaller at
the same age but both sexes continue to grow through the fifth year and some will mature
at greater than 150 lbs. Although 50 to 75 lbs. is considered average
size, both very large and very small animals are always available.
Unless you specifically request them, we will never deliver the long haired Angora
breed. There are problems inherent with the breed and we tend to avoid them unless
you tell us that you have a specific reason to choose them. They are, of course,
readily available, as are the diminutive Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf breeds and the very
large dairy breeds.
Whichever breed you choose, all K BAR animals are guaranteed to
be healthy, immunized and parasite free. They will be normal weight-for-age and
within a narrow weight range for each order.
