Assesment of Some Udder and Teat Traits of Honamlı Goats in Terms of Dairy Characters

Abstract

Study was conducted to evaluate the dairy characters of Honamlı goats by using ADGA scoring system. For this aim, eight Honamlı goatflocks reared under local breeder condition in Antalya and Burdur provinces were used. Five goats from each flock totally 40 goats with thehighest score were defined. Some udder and teat characteristics of these goats were determined during six months (March-August). WhileHonamlı goats would be given in the acceptable category for dairy character with their numerical final scores (70-79); relatively higher valueswere detected from the flocks in Antalya province than Burdur ones (P