Breed: Barbatsiko
Synonyms: Barbatsiki
Species: Goat
Colour: Multi-coloured
Weight: 46 kg
Height: Comparatively large size/ 68 cm
Country: Greece
Description: Barbastiko is often confused with the so called Hasia Goat which may originate in the same area and whose ranges may to some extend overlap. Synonymity can´t be ruled out. Other reports suggest Hasia and Barbastiko Goats occur in geographically adjacent areas, are probably related and similar but not identical. Hasia Goat is reported as long coated. Males of both types allegedly sport large spiralling horms. Females have smaller horns curved around the head. There is a need to sort out contradictory information. Widely known but never recognized or studied Distribution: Parnitha Mountain in Attika to Boiotia/Boetia Population: estimated 40-50.000 Risk status: nor
Morphology: Coat: short and smooth hair Head: big goatee (beard)
Specials: large spiralling horns held at a lower angle than the Karystos breed/ ears horizontal
Uses: meat milk
Performance: High yield in carcass production/ 60-80 l milk/ 1.3 - 1.4 kids