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No separate breed categories for multipurpose breeds
are provided here to avoid duplications. In the strictest
sense, most of the breeds found in the developing countries
are used for multiple purposes.

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SUMMARY
The highest diversity among goat breeds of the world is
found in the developing countries with goats being raised
under extensive systems. Most breeds have not been exten-
sively characterized or described. Consequently, it is dif-
fi cult to appraise potential strengths and weaknesses of
these breeds. This makes it diffi cult to develop strategies
for breed improvement and management programs appro-
priate for the small farmers who own most of the goats in
the world. In addition, a clearer understanding of variabil-
ity among breeds should provide goat breeders with an
opportunity to design effective programs to develop com-
posite mating systems. Although most indigenous goats
are used primarily to produce both milk and meat, improved
breeds that excel in dairy, meat, and fi ber production have
been identifi ed and developed and potentially can be used
in crossbreeding programs to improve productivity of the
environmentally well-adapted indigenous goat breeds.

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