Effects of Pre-milking Resting on Some Lactation Characteristics of Damascus (Shami) and Kilis Goats

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects of pre-milking resting on some milk yield characteristics in Damascus (Shami) and Kilis goats. Material ve Methods: In this study, 20 head of Kilis goats and 20 head of Damascus (Shami) goats aged 2-4 years old were used. The goats in both genotypes were divided into two groups as Control (10 heads) and Treatment (10 heads) group to determine the effect of pre-milking resting on some lactation characteristics. After milking, milk samples were immediately transferred to laboratory using an ice box and some milk characteristics were determined. Results: At the end of the study, the effects of the pre-milking resting and the breed differences on the milk yield and milk composition were not significant (p>0.05), except on lactose content (p<0.01). Moreover, the effect of the lactation months on the content of all fatty acids in the milk were also detected statistically important (p<0.05). Conclusion: Shami and Kilis goats produced similar amount of marketable milk yield. Breed affected the content of lactose in the m