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Damascus goat

Place of Origin Syria and Lebanon
Origin The Damascus goat, also known as Aleppo, Halep, Baladi, Damascene, Shami, or Chami, is a breed of goat raised in Syria and Lebanon. It is generally used in milk production.
Purpose Milk
Characteristics They are of the Nubian type. They have long hair and are usually red or brown but they can also be pied or grey. They may be either horned or polled.
Other Considerations 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.
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