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WA's first pair of fainting goats settle into new home
Key takeaways
- A Busselton farm stay has imported Western Australia's first pair of fainting goats.
- The myotonic goat is an American breed characterised by a hereditary condition that causes its legs to seize up when startled or excited, making it topple over.
- The goats' new owners are hoping to expand their flock by breeding the pair in coming months.
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A Busselton farm stay has imported Western Australia's first pair of fainting goats.
The myotonic goat is an American breed characterised by a hereditary condition that causes its legs to seize up when startled or excited, making it topple over.
The goats' new owners are hoping to expand their flock by breeding the pair in coming months.
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