404 THE BREEDS OF LIV E-STOCK 
Ithaca, New York, in the spring of 1904, when he brought 
over a large number of Toggenburg and White Saanen goats 
for individuals in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey 
and Maryland. In 1905, the United States Department 
of Agriculture became interested, and through G. F. 
Thompson imported sixty-eight Maltese goats for experi- 
mentation in America. The results of this experiment 
were not satisfactory. 
495. Distribution. — At the present time goats are dis- 
tributed over a large part of the globe, but it is to be re- 
gretted that statistics furnish but very meager information 
in regard to their dissemination. Such statistics as are 
available indicate that they are found in larger or smaller 
numbers in nearly every inhabited land. In America 
they are widely scattered. An idea of their geographic 
distribution will be gained by reference to the statistics 
given above. 
496. Breeds and types. — Following are brief notes on 
the most prominent breeds and types. 
The Nubian milch goat is a long-legged goat, with 
generally a polled head, sunken nostrils, projecting lower 
jaw, long, hanging ears in most specimens, large, well- 
shaped udder and teats. The color is brown or black. 
The hair varies in length. It is native in Nubia, northern 
Egypt and Abyssinia. Huart du Plessis and Pegler recom- 
mend this breed very highly because of its large size and 
unsurpassed milking qualities, giving four to twelve quarts 
per day. However, it is very sensitive to cold and for 
that reason is not adapted for northern climates. Its 
ameliorative value, however, is not to be lost sight of 
in cross-breeding experiments, especially with southern 
varieties, as the New Mexican. 
The Maltese goat. — According to Thompson, this type 
