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To compare the grazing performance and health indicators of Kiko and Spanish goats under Mississippi summer conditions.

Grazing Performance of Meat Goats Under Mississippi Summer Conditions. A Comparison: Kiko vs. Spanish

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To compare the grazing performance and health indicators of Kiko and Spanish goats under Mississippi summer conditions.
Goats grazed on warm-season forages in a rotational system.
Measurements included body weight, average daily gain, body condition score, and fecal egg counts.
Data analyzed using SAS with mixed models and non-parametric tests.
No significant difference in average daily gain between breeds (K: 89.40 g/day; S: 93.10 g/day).
Similar fecal egg counts for both breeds with no significant difference.
Kiko goats had higher coccidia counts than Spanish goats at specific weeks during the grazing period.

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Compares grazing performance of Kiko and Spanish goats, indicating both are suitable for sustainable meat production in Mississippi.

Dillahunty et al. (2026) studied this question.

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