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Goats By Breed - Arapawa Island

By: "Gary Pfalzbot"

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    The Arapawa goats are among the few survivors of the Old English milch (milk) goat which is now extinct to their native England. These animals were brought to the shores of New Zealand some 200 years ago aboard Captain James Cooks vessel. They have been roaming parts of the island ever since. Left on Arapawa island to breed as a future source of food and milk by explorers, the goats came under seige in the 1970's. The goats have been recognized by the Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand. Arapawa goats have been sent to sanctuaries and wildlife parks in New Zealand and overseas. The goats are colorful with distinctive markings and brown and black patchwork.

  • Reference
    Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties.
    Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
    Betty Rowe, Picton, New Zealand

    Be sure to visit the site Arapawa Goats site for some detailed information and pictures of this "at-risk" breed of goat.
    Image reference: http://www.arapawagoats.com

    About the author:
    About the author: Gary Pfalzbot is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran and the web master of GoatWorld as well as some other web sites. He has raised goats over the years, been involved with 4-H (as a young boy) and currently resides in Colorado where he and his wife Pam raise a few breeds of goats and other animals, and primarily author the GoatWorld web site to continue to inform, educate, and promote the industry.

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