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Country of Origin:
Originated in the Alps, probably from
crossing Swiss Alpine breeds with British
goats. |
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Height at withers (males & females) (cm.)
: 75 to 85 |
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Average Daily Milk Yield in the Tropics
(kg.) : 0.9 to 1.3 with 3.6% fat |
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Color and Horn Character : Color
varies from black to white to black. They
may be horned or polled, when present are of
the scimitar (curved) type. |
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Other Characteristics : The breed is
valued first for its milk production. In
tropic yield is about 0.9-1.3 kg. per day
with 3.6% fat. It has erect ears and
straight nose. The breed is more adapted to
mountainous areas and in tropical
environment. Average live weight is 60-65
kg. The breed is not suited in areas of high
humidity . There are usually 2 kids in a
litter. |
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