The French-Alpine goat originated in the Alps. They were brought to the United States from France and were selected for much greater uniformity, size, and production than the goats that were taken from Switzerland to France.
Size and production rather than color pattern have been stressed in the development of the French-Alpine. The color pattern may range from pure white through shades …
Goats require many minerals for basic body function and optimum production. Providing a complete goat mineral or a 50:50 mix of trace mineralized salt and dicalcium phosphate free choice is advisable under most situations. Make sure that mineral mixes are kept dry and clean, and that your goats eat them, and record how much is consumed. Major minerals likely to be deficient in the diet are salt (sodium chloride), calcium, phosphorous and magnesium. Trace minerals …
The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature goat of West African origin. Its conformation is similar to that of the larger dairy goat breeds. The parts of the body are in balanced proportion. The nose is straight. The ears are upright. The coat is soft, with short to medium hair.
Although Dwarf goats may come in many colors,the main colors …
The Anglo-Nubian breed originated in England as a cross between the Old English Milch Goat and the Zariby and Nubian bucks imported from India, Russia, and Egypt. They have been exported to most countries from England. In the United States they are referred to as simply Nubians.
The head is the distinctive breed characteristic, with the facial profile between the eyes and …
The Oberhasli is a breed of dairy goat from the district of the Canton of Berne in Switzerland. The name loosely translates as “highlander.” This breed is of medium size, vigorous and alert in appearance. Its color is chamois. Does may be black but chamois is preferred. Chamois is considered being bay, ranging from light to a deep red bay, with the latter the most …
The Saanen goat originated in the Saanen valley in the south of Canton Berne, Switzerland. In 1893, several thousand head were taken out of the valley and spread throughout Europe. Between 1904 and the 1930s, approximately 150 Saanens were imported into the United States from Switzerland.
Saanen does are heavy producers of milk and usually yield 3 percent to …
One of the first decisions about raising goats is which breed or breeds to raise. As a beginning goat producer, you need to identify …
The Toggenburg is a breed of goat named after the region in Switzerland where the breed originated, the Toggenburg Valley. Toggenburgs are medium in size, moderate in production and have relatively low butterfat content — 2 percent to 3 percent — in their milk. They are also known as being …
This breed is thought to have descended from Spanish goats brought by early settlers to California.
The LaMancha dairy goat is born with its unique small ears. In fact, that is the distinguishing feature of this breed. The breed has excellent dairy temperament and is an all-around sturdy animal that can withstand a great deal of hardship and still …
