Argentata dellŽEtna
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| Italy, I | |
| Location | Messina, Catania, Enna and Palermo |
| Species | Goat |
| Management | semi-feral |
| Population size | unknown |
| Morphology | Height at the withers: Male: 75 cm, Female: 67 cm. Weight: male: 50 kg, Female: 38 kg. The coat is grey shading from light to dark with silver glints. Rough, average long-haired and grey skin. The horns are upright in females and very large wide apart in males, which bear a sort of beard. It is suitable for both milk and meat (kids around 12-14 kg alive). Milk is used for typical local cheese varieties. |
| History | Origin unknown |
| Source of information | http://eng.agraria.org/goat/argentataetna.htm |
| Hyperlink | www.assonapa.com |
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