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Alpine Goats: Alpine goats excel as dairy animals in commercial operations and on small farms, producing a high volume of milk over a long lactation period. Their milk has a good protein and butterfat content, lending itself well to cheese production. More >> |
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Boer Goats: The heavy-framed, large-boned Boer is a popular meat goat. More >> |
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Kiko Goats: Kikos can thrive in rough conditions while producing meat efficiently. More >> |
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Kinder Goats: The Kinder goat’s combination of compact size, excellent feed conversion, and high production of quality milk with a high protein and butterfat content makes it a terrific addition to the small farm. More >> |
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LaMancha Goats: The only dairy goat breed to be developed in America, the distinctive LaMancha goat probably arose from the short-eared goats that accompanied early Spanish missionaries to California. More >> |
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Nubian Goats: Often referred to as the “Jersey” of the dairy goat world, the Nubian goat produces a creamy milk with a high butterfat and protein content, ideal for creating cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and soap. More >> |
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Oberhasli Goats: Oberhasli produce a sweet-tasting milk with a butterfat content of around 3.5 to 4 percent. Their docile, quiet temperaments and medium size make them a wonderful breed for the farm dairy and for showing. More >> |
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Pygora Goats: The versatile Pygora goat grows one of three types of fleeces for spinners: Type A, Angora, dangles in long, lustrous, curly locks; Type B blends the Angora mohair with the soft Pygmy undercoat, called cashmere; and Type C, the Cashmere type. . More >> |
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Saanen Goats: Saanen (pronounced SAH-nen or SAW-nen) goats originated in the Saanen Valley of the canton of Bern in Switzerland, where they were selected for milking ability, hardiness, and color. Saanen average 1,975 to 2,000 pounds of 3 percent to 4 percent butterfat. More >> |
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Savanna Goats: Savanna goats are premier meat goats; they produce delicious, mild-tasting chevon and lots of it. More >> |
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