Goat
Saanen breed
ORIGIN: Germany, Netherlands, Australia, France
Saanen breed is the most productive and the larges among the dairy breeds. High milk production can be achieved both at intensive stable keepin and at keeping on pastures. Due to widespread occurrence and consisten selection – Saanen animals are considered to be the ideal breed for milk production.
PRODUCTIVITY: of milk and more
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Qualities
- Record high milk productivity
- Well developed and strong bones
- High stress resistance and endurance
- Maximum adaption to keeping in large herds on industrial farms
Alpine breed
ORIGIN: Germany, Austria, France, UK
Alpine breed is significant for its simplicity in feeding and keeping, thus even those goat breeders who just begun – will not have any problems with the breed.
PRODUCTIVITY: . of milk and more
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Qualities
- Highest quality milk without specific scent
- Very calm temper
- Good adaption to keeping in large herds on industrial farms
Nubian breed
ORIGIN: United Kingdom
Nubian breed is a double-purpose breed. The milk of Nubian goats has the best taste, and male goats do not have a specific scent during the mating season, thus even if males and females are kept together – milk has a pleasant sweet taste and does not depend on feeding conditions, keeping conditions and lots of other factors, and Nubian milk is perfect for cheese.
Another advantage of the breed – is high fattening qualities – the meat is very tender and tasty. Nubian goats are known for their reproduction abilities, simplicity in care, restlessness and sociability.
PRODUCTIVITY: of milk and more
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Qualities
- High content of fat and protein in milk
- Ideal milk for cheese production
- High fertility
- Good fattening qualities
- Absence of specific scent
Murcia-Granada breed
ORIGIN: Spain
Murcia-Granada breed comes from South-East of Spain (Murcia, Almeria, Granada and Alicante). In Spain this breed is popular for its simplicity in keeping, high production and great quality of milk. Murcia-Granada goats are perfect for hot and dry climate.
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Qualities
- High content of fat and protein in milk
- Simplicity in care and feeding
- Adaption to hot climate
Boer breed
ORIGIN: UAR
Boer breed is one of the best meat breeds, compared to the milk breeds, Boer goats have a rounded body, big stomach, high udder. This breed does not give much milk, it is enough just for baby goats.
Boer goats are simple in care, enduring, adapt well to hot climate and have high resistance against diseases. And moreover, they are able to gain weight even on pastures not suitable for cattle.
PRODUCTIVITY:
Qualities
- Excellent meat quality
- High weight gain
- Good dam characters
- Calm temper