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Country of Origin: The breed was derived
from the Nubian type goat (Jamunapari and
Zaraibi) by crossing with English breeds in
the UK in the late 19th century. |
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Height at withers (males & females) (cm.)
: 80 to 100 |
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Average Daily Milk Yield in the Tropics
(kg.) : 0.8 to 1.2 with 4.5% fat |
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Color and Horn Character : Color
varies but brown and white are usual. Horns
when present lie flat over the coat. |
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Other Characteristics : It is one of
the most outstanding dual purpose breed. The
Anglo-Nubian is usually a big animal with
fine skin, glossy coat, long pendulous ears
and Roman nose and forehead. The breed has
proved to be the most suited to tropical
climates and used widely for upgrading
indigenous stock for meat and milk in West
Indies, Malaysia, Philippines and India.
Average live weight varies between 60-70 kg.
There are usually 2 kids in a litter |
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