Damascus Goat

The Damascus Goat (also known as Aleppo, Halep, Baladi, Damascene, Shami, and Chami) is a breed raised in the region of Syria and Lebanon, primarily for dairy. They are of the Nubian type and are usually red or brown but may be pied or grey. They may be either horned or polled and are long haired.

In North Cyprus and Turkey, bucks weigh 60-90 lb, while does weigh 50-60 lb. In Israel, the bucks weigh 50-60 lb, while the does weigh 40-60 lb. In South Cyprus, the bucks weigh 70-90 lb, while the does weigh 55-65 lb.

In Turkey, does yield 250.8 lb milk over a 201 day period with a proliferation rate of 1. In North Cyprus, the does yield 260-352 lb milk over a 200-210 day period with a proliferation rate of 1.5-1.8. In Israel, the does yield 550 lb milk over a 290 day period.