ANGORA GOATS

The Angora goat, which derives its name from the region of Angora in Turkey, was first introduced to Australia from France in the 1830s. Angora Goats are quiet, hardy animals that are easy to maintain.

Angora goats are shorn twice a year for their long lustrous and strong fibre called Mohair. The properties of mohair include lustre, which is the ability of the fibre to reflect light, tensile strength, style and character, which together produces a solid staple. Mohair lends warmth without weight and produces a fabric which resists soiling and creasing.

Angora goats can be incorporated into existing farming practices and are an excellent way of obtaining chemical free weed control. Goats are compatible with cattle and sheep, as they do not compete under normal conditions. Goats remove the competitive grasses allowing clovers to flourish. Clovers are the preferred grazing materials of both cattle and sheep.

Husbandry of the Angora goat includes shearing, providing shelter in inclement weather, foot trimming, drenching and inoculating.

Sylvania Park can provide herd packages which may include 30 does and a buck and also provide help and advice for first time breeders.