Dairy

Damascus Goat

B tier

Damascus goats—also called Shami—are long-eared Middle Eastern dairy animals famed for heavy lactation in hot climates. Milk is white and relatively high in fat, with a rounded flavour that suits labneh, strained yoghurt, and soft white cheeses common from Syria through the Levant and Gulf. The roman profile and pendulous ears mark the breed instantly in regional markets. In home kitchens the milk becomes ayran-style drinks, clotted cream analogues, and sweet milk puddings. Commercial dairies value volume plus heat tolerance. Export genetics have reached North Africa and beyond wherever arid-land dairy goats are needed without sacrificing milk quality or cultural recipes built on rich goat dairy.