Australian Cashmere Goat

The foundation stock for this farm animal was taken from western and northern Australia, from the local bush goat selection in the late 1970s. The most productive herds yield an average of 250 grams at a diameter of 15 μm, although it is worth noting that the production varies by herd. The University of Western Australia is currently running a sire referencing scheme for active development of the Australian cashmere goat breed. Standards also apply for a goat to be considered part of this goat breed.