Ruminant: Finals Chapter 2 (Goat Breeds)

Anglo-Nubian

a British breed of large lop-eared goats. It is characterised by large, pendulous ears and a convex profile.

Anglo-Nubian

It has been exported to many parts of the world, and is found in more than sixty countries.

Anglo-Nubian

s large and carries more flesh than other dairy breeds. The breed standard specifies large size, markings can be any colour, the ears are long and pendulous.

Anglo-Nubian

Dual Purpose Goat

4.5-8%

Average butterfat of Anglo-Nubian

Anglo-Nubian

Toggenburg

a Swiss breed, with its name derives from that of the same region of the Canton of St. Gallen, where it is thought to have originated.

Toggenburg

It is among the most productive breeds of dairy goat and is distributed world-wide, in at least fifty countries in all continents.

Toggenburg

of medium size. Coat colour ranges from light brown to mouse grey, with white Swiss markings to the face, lower legs and tail area.

Tiggenburg

Tassels may be present; billies and nannies may be naturally horned or polled (hornless).

Toggenburg

highly productive dairy breed.

Anglo-Nubian

The breed standard calls for minimum milk yield of 740 kg per lactation, with a minimum fat content of 3.56% and minimum protein content of 2.90%

Toggenburg

Saanen

a Swiss breed, with its name from the Saanental in the Bernese Oberland, in western Switzerland.

Saanen

It is a highly productive dairy goat and is distributed in more than eighty countries worldwide.

Saanen

largest breed of Swiss goat: billies stand about 90 cm at the withers and weigh a minimum of 85 kg

Saanen

It has white skin and a short white coat; some small pigmented areas may be tolerated

Saanen

It may be horned or hornless, and tassels may be present.

Saanen

The profile may be straight or somewhat concave; the ears are erect and point upwards and forwards.

Saanen

It is the queen of all dairy goats.

Saanen

Average milk yield is 838 kg in a lactation of 264 days. [ The milk should have a minimum of 3.2% fat and 2.7% protein.

Saanen

It is not well suited to extensive management, and is usually raised intensively. Being pale-skinned, it does not tolerate strong sun.

Saanen

Alpine

medium to large sized breed of domestic goat known for its very good milking ability.

Alpine

They have no set colours or markings (although certain markings are discriminated against).

Alpine

They have horns, a straight profile and erect ears.

Alpine

The breed originated in the French Alps.

Alpine

Mature does weigh around 61 kg (135 lbs), and are about 76 cm (30 in) tall at the shoulder.

Alpine

goats can range from white or gray to brown and black.

Alpine

heavy milkers.

Alpine

They are often used for commercial dairy production, as well as homestead milk goats

Alpine

Philippine native goats

dominate the goat population in the Philippines and are raised primarily for their meat (chevon).

Philippine Native goat

Important Genetic Resources

Philipinne native goats as important genetic resource

Due to their early sexual maturity, short gestation, short kidding or reproductive intervals and lower capital requirements compared to cattle and carabaos

Indiscriminate crossbreeding

possess a serious threat which may lead to erosion of this genetic resource.

Philippine Native Goats

The goats are small, stocky and low-set

Philippine Native Goat

Colors range from red, white or black or a combination of these colors

Philippine Native Goat

Milk production is just enough for its kids.

Philippine Native Goat

It weighs 20 to 30 kilograms at mature age.

Philippine Native Goat