The Zhongwei goat is a breed of goat that is mainly used for the production of kids and secondarily for the production of cashmere fiber. Originally from China.
In fact, the Zhongwei goat is native to the arid desert steppes of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Gansu Province in China.
Zhongwei goats live primarily, if not exclusively, on salty or sandy plants or shrubs. Learn more about this breed of goats below.
Characteristics of the Zhongwei goat
The Zhongwei goat is a small goat with a white coat. The male and the horns are present. But the antlers of the Zhongwei deer stretch upwards and twist.
On average, the female weighs about 39 kg, and the weight of the female is about 24.5 kg. Photo by America Pink and information from Breeds of Homestock, Department of Animal Science (Oklahoma State University).
Advantages
Zhongwei goat is mainly used for the production of goat skins. They are also cultivated for the production of cashmere fiber.
Special Considerations
Zhongwei goats are hardy and strong animals. They live mainly, if not exclusively, on salty or sandy plants or shrubs. Maturity is reached at the age of five to six months. But they mate at 18 months.
The percentage of Zhongwei goats is 104-106%. The children are slaughtered for the skins at the age of 35 days. Their skins have shiny white braces and attractive curls.
The breed is also good for cashmere production. They produce around 120g of cashmere and around 140g of dollars. The cashmere percentage in the dollars and yarn is 25% of the total fleece. And the cashmere length is 7.0cm and 12.5 microns.
However, check out the full breed profile in the following table.
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| Breed name | zhongwei |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Baby skins, cashmere fiber |
| Breed size | Little |
| Dollar | About 39kg |
| doe | Not less than 24.5 kg |
| horns | Yes |
| climatic tolerance | Succeed in your home region |
| coat color | White |
| Suitable for Stall Fed | Not |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | China |
