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The Nigora goat is a medium-sized, dual-purpose milk and fiber goat breed. The Nigora originated in Oregon in the early 1990s.〔Nigora Goat History http://nigoragoats.homestead.com/CocoaPuff-Nigora-History.html〕 Early Nigoras contained a mixture of Nigerian Dwarf, white and colored Angora goat bloodlines, as well as some small "grade" fiber goat breeding; today's Nigoras may also contain the bloodlines of registered "Swiss type" Mini Dairy breeds. The conformation, character and style of the modern Nigora should be that of a healthy, proportionate animal: It should exhibit a rectangular build, refinement, bone structure, substance and angularity typical of a well formed miniature dairy goat, while also producing three distinct types of fleece. The fleece varies between mohair fiber and cashmere wool in character, with "cashgora" fiber being a blend of characteristics between the first two types. The Nigora is being produced, and promoted, as a breed particularly suited for the micro-eco farming niche,〔Center for the Micro-Eco Farming Movement http://www.microecofarming.com/index.html〕 Urban goat keeping,〔Urban Livestock http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-livestock/?navm=toplivestock〕 small homesteading, personal family use, and as pets. Their friendly dispositions, smaller size, and general ease of care also makes the Nigora suitable for children and prospective senior or special needs goat owners.〔Why Miniature Dairy Goats? http://www.miniaturedairygoats.com/about_mini_goats.htm〕 ==Characteristics== Bloodlines/Breeding: Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats and/or registered Swiss Type Mini Dairy Breeds (i.e.: Mini Alpine, Mini Saanen, Mini Sable, Mini Oberhasli, Mini Toggenburg) crossed with any recognized Angora goat breed (i.e.: Commercial White, Colored Angora, or Navajo/Heritage Angora); there are also Grade and Breeding Stock programs for Nigoras. All goats applying for registration must meet the Nigora Breed Standard as set forth by the American Nigora Goat Breeder's Association. Height: The suggested height range for Nigoras is a minimum of 19" with a maximum of 29"; does are generally smaller than bucks on average. Ears: Ear set may vary between erect (like Nigerians and the Swiss type Mini Dairy breeds) or dropped (like the Angora) but without being pendulous; both ears should match in adult animals. Eyes: Any color. Color/Markings: All colors and patterns found within the Nigerian, Angora, or Swiss type Mini Dairy breeds are allowed. Horns: There is no preference as to whether Nigoras are disbudded or remain horned; Naturally polled animals are allowed. Fleece/Fiber: The Nigora exhibits a primarily "cashgora" type fleece with three distinct types-- Type "A": Leans toward mohair characteristics (some individuals may exhibit full mohair). Type "B": Blend of mohair and cashmere (typical cashgora fiber). Type "C": Leans toward cashmere characteristics (some individuals may exhibit full cashmere). Sub-Types include "A/B" and "B/C" for fleeces that fall between types. Full descriptions of the various fiber types are found in the ANGBA Standard.〔American Nigora Goat Breeder's Association Standard of the Nigora Goat http://nigoragoats.homestead.com/ANGBA-STANDARD.html〕 Temperament: As a general rule, a Nigora should have a calm, amiable, laid back disposition and be neither aggressive nor excessively fearful when properly socialized. Disqualification From Registration: Any goat that does not fit the Nigora Breed Standard for type and conformation, including goats containing any of the following breeds: The offspring of FULL SIZED Standard Dairy goats x any allowed fiber breed; Meat goat breeds (i.e.: Boer, Kiko, Kinder, Spanish, etc.); Nubian or LaMancha of ANY size; and Myotonic breeds of any kind.〔American Nigora Goat Breeders Association: Nigora Goat Basics 101 http://nigoragoats.homestead.com/NIGORA-GOAT-BASICS-101.html〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nigora goat」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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