The effect of rangeland quality on the mohair quality of Angora goats fed on the natural rangelands

The aim of this study is to determine the effect rangeland quality Ankara goats fed on some natural in mohair quality. research was carried out 3 different rangelands province. Crude protein, ether extract, Ca, Fe, N, energy contents and digestibility, vitro gas production, relative feed values good plants were highest compared other rangelands, but crude fiber, acid detergent neutral fiber lowest (p < 0.05). In used a total 120 animals (20 males, 20 females each farm) from farms where Angora are raised region rangelands. determined samples taken 6 month old, 1.5, 2.5-yearold animals. Rangeland significantly affected lengths, fineness, elasticity, tenacity, clean yield, males obtained age these features also important. (length, tenacity) increased with increasing nozzle number not significant, significant. and, nozzles age. depth by has due increase While Mg, S, N content male female higher rangeland, lower low-quality Na positively 0.01), insignificant males.