The Angora Goats In History (1765-1908)
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2024
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Ankara Üniversitesi
Abstract
Angora goat has been bred by Turks since the earliest times when they settled in Anatolia
(Asia Minor). Over time, the Turks developed mohair processing techniques and achieved
signicant success in the weaving of mohair fabrics. However, the fact that Angora goats
were taken from Türkiye to other countries of the world and bred with high yields led to the
loss of the Turkish monopoly on this animal. Thus, Anatolia, the cradle of Angora goat
breeding in the world, lost its superiority in this eld. It is a historically remarkable event
that Angora goats were taken from Türkiye to other countries and thus enriched these
countries with a new industry. This historical research based on document analysis
reveals the importance of Angora goat by giving historical examples of attempts to breed
Angora goat outside Anatolia through various sources from England, Germany, Austria,
Australia and America. According to the results of the research, the rst recorded attempt
to breed Angora goats in Europe was made by the Spanish government in 1765. This was
followed by various attempts in other European countries. The year 1908, when the study
was limited, refers to attempts to breed Angora goats in Bosnia-Herzegovina, then under
the occupation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In addition, the rst Angora goats were
imported to Australia in 1833, South Africa in 1838 and America in 1849. In the 19th
century, attempts to breed Angora goats, particularly in South Africa and America, were
highly successful. The introduction of Angora goats contributed to the economic
development of these countries through the establishment of a new industry.
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Angora Goat, Ankara, Capra Hircus Ancryrensis, Goat, Goat Breeding