WA's first pair of fainting goats settle into new home
Western Australia's first pair of fainting goats have settled into a farm near Busselton. The myotonic goats, named Dora and Dwayne, are known for a hereditary condition that causes them to topple over when startled. Their new owners plan to breed them in the coming months to expand their flock.
- ▪Dora and Dwayne are the only fainting goats in Australia, imported from New South Wales.
- ▪The goats are characterized by a genetic mutation that causes their legs to seize up when stressed.
- ▪The owners, Kevin and Amber Kelly, intend to keep the goats as pets for breeding rather than for meat.
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feel goodWestern Australia's first fainting goats settle into farm near BusseltonBy Neve Brissenden and Madigan LandryABC South West WATopic:Goat FarmingSun 17 May 2026 at 10:00amSun 17 May 2026 at 10:00amSun 17 May 2026 at 10:00amLoading...In short: 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.What's next?The goats' new owners are hoping to expand their flock by breeding the pair in coming months.abc.net.au/news/western-australia-first-fainting-goat-breeders/106678976Link copiedShareShare articleA farm stay in the South West is now home to Western Australia's first fainting goats, after a…
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