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Agoatherd orgoatherder is a person whoherdsgoats as a vocational activity. It is similar to ashepherd who herdssheep.
Goatherds are most commonly found in regions where goat populations are significant; for instance, inAfrica andSouth Asia. Goats are typically bred as dairy or meat animals, with some breeds beingshorn for wool. The top six goat industry groups in the United States include: meat (includes show), dairy (includes show, pygmy and Nigerian dwarf), fiber or hair (angora, cashmere), 4-H, industrial (weed control, hiking/pack), and biotech (seeGoats in agriculture).[1]
Companies using goats to control and eradicateleafy spurge,knapweed, and other toxic weeds have sprouted across theAmerican West.[2]
