| 单词 | boer goat |
| 释义 | > as lemmasboer goat 8. A hardy breed of goat developed in South Africa and kept particularly for its meat, having long pendulous ears and a stocky body that is typically white with a reddish-brown head and neck; a goat of this breed. Frequently attributive, as boer goat, etc. ΚΠ 1885 Suppl. Blue Bk. Natal: Departmental Rep. 1884 ii. b51 In possession of the European population of this Division there are:—Horses, 1,967;..angora goats, 14,584; Boer and Kafir goats, 570;..and about 11 mules. 1896 R. Wallace Farming Industr. Cape Colony 323 The Boer goat, which is termed the native goat to distinguish it from the recently imported Angora, is a strong, coarse, hardy energetic animal, strongly resembling the English goat. 1906 Agric. Jrnl. Cape Good Hope Nov. 679 If a certain kind of tick attacks the kids of our Boer goats, they..become paralyzed. 1986 3rd World Congr. Genetics applied to Livestock Prod. 9 528 One breed which must hold special interest in connection with meat production from goats is the Boer... In general, the Boer equaled or excelled in growth, litter size and kid weight. 2006 Kerrville (Texas) Daily Times 21 Sept. c5/7 (advt.) Boer bucks & does registered pure breed, 7 mos. large, healthy, gentle, color correct. < as lemmas |
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