(July 2011). Optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) is a medical condition arising from the underdevelopment of the optic nerve (s). This condition is the most common congenital optic nerve anomaly. The optic disc appears abnormally small, because not all the optic nerve axons have developed properly.
By Katy Steinmetz Monday, Jan. 03, 2011. An African export initially exhibited in zoos, the pygmy goat today is used for milk and meat like its bigger relatives, in addition to being kept as a pet.(Owners describe the goats as anything but gruff.) The National Pygmy Goat Association has strict requirements for registering an animal.y Katy Steinmetz Monday, Jan. 03, 2011. An African export initially exhibited in zoos, the pygmy goat today is used for milk and meat like its bigger relatives, in addition to being kept as a pet.
In actuality, the breed standard for Pygmy goats has a minimum height of 16 inches at maturity. Most show Pygmies are 1 to 2 inches taller than this, but are well below the maximum height of about 23 inches. They do not reach full height until 2 years for does and nearly 3 years for bucks and wethers.