Begayit (Barka) goats

Description

It is believed that the Begayit, also known as Barka in Eritrea, was derived from Nubian type goats. These goats are mainly found in western Tigray. Begayit goats have a predominantly Roman type facial profile. They are tall with mean height at the shoulders being 74.3 cm for adult bucks and 67.9 cm for does.

The coat color of Begayit goats is mainly white with brown patches. Their hair is particularly long around the thighs. Both sexes have horns that are straight or curved and oriented backwards. Males have beards and ruffs. Begayit goats have relatively large udders and are milked.