Goats breed profile
Angora Goat
- Fiber (mohair)
- Turkey
- medium
- Temperament: calm
Angora goats produce mohair — the only goat fiber breed in commercial U.S. production. Predator protection and twice-yearly shearing logistics are the primary management constraints.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
70–110 lbs
Male weight
100–175 lbs
Fleece
9 lbs
Micron
25μ
Reproductive traits
Gestation
150 days
Kids/doe
1
Seasonality
seasonal
Maternal
fair
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
fair
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
fair
Humidity tolerance
fair
Common health concerns
- Predator vulnerability — livestock guardian dog or substantial fencing required
- Mohair stress break under nutritional deficit
- Twice-yearly shearing required
Management requirements
Experience
experienced
Housing
moderate
Fencing
high tensile
Feed system
pasture, hay, grain supplement
Shearing
Required
Market access
Commercial market
fair
Direct-market appeal
excellent
Premium potential
Yes
Mohair commands premium prices in fiber-arts markets. Texas Edwards Plateau is the U.S. mohair production heartland.
American Angora Goat Breeders Association →Primary purposes