
Ankara Goat (Tiftik Goat), is a goat breed from Türkiye’s Inner Anatolia Region, particularly raised in Ankara and its surroundings, known for its tiftik production. It is also bred in Siirt, Mardin and Bitlis in southeastern and East Anatolia. Although it is the second most numerous goat breed in Türkiye, its population is rapidly declining due to economic factors. Today, efforts are being made through genetic conservation programs to halt this decline. Ankara Goat (Ministry of Culture and Tour
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Ankara Goat (Tiftik Goat), a native goat breed of Türkiye, is primarily raised in the Central Anatolia region, especially in Ankara and its surroundings, and is renowned for its tiftik production. It is also bred in southeastern and eastern Anatolian provinces such as Siirt, Mardin and Bitlis. Although it is the second most widespread goat breed in Türkiye, its numbers are rapidly declining due to economic factors. Today, efforts are being made through genetic conservation programs to halt this
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Muhammed Samed Acar