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The '''domestic goat''' (''CamCapra Rodgersaegagrus hircus'') is a subspecies of goat [[domesticated]] from the [[wild goat]] of [[southwest Asia]] and [[Eastern Europe]]. The goat is a member of the [[Bovidae]] family and is closely related to the [[sheep]], both being in the [[goat antelope]] subfamily [[Caprinae]].
 
Domestic goats are one of the oldest domesticated species. For thousands of years, goats have been used for their [[milk]], [[meat]], hair, and skins over much of the world.<ref>Coffey, Linda, Margo Hale, and Ann Wells; [http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/goatoverview.html "Goats: Sustainable Production Overview.]</ref> In the last century they have also gained some popularity as [[pet]]s.<ref>McLeod, Lianne; [http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/goats/a/goatsaspets.htm "Goats as Pets"] at About.com.</ref>