Month: May 2017

Alpine

Alpine

This breed is native to the Swiss Alps. Spread and was enhanced in the French Alps crossing with indigenous goats in the area, where he acquired the name “Alpino Francesa”. It is possibly the most cosmopolitan breed within the species, since it can be found …

Baltata Romaneasca

Baltata Romaneasca

The Romanian Baltata breed is characterized by a large variability through the prism: Variability of the maternal breed (Transylvanian steppe) Variability of the Simmental breed that was imported from 5 different countries Changing in time the features and focusing on milk and meat production. Live …

Baltata Romaneasca

Baltata Romaneasca

Romanian spotted breed is a breed resistance to the environment, the best results are seen in the plains and hills, with continental climate. Under the circumstances continental climate, the heat has a negative impact on milk production, cows appetite decreases, therefore decreases the production of milk.

Romanian Balata is a breed for milk and meat production, suitable for farms and households.

Romanian Spotted cattle breed are easy to maintain, resistant to harsh life for short periods, even poor nutrition.

Reproduction Romanian Spotted cows.
Reproduction in Romanian spotted breed is late in several respects.

The first calving occurs in 30-33 months, 20-30% later than other breeds.

Gestation lasts 400-440 days.

Lactating during gestation is 320-350 days.

The birth rate 80-90%.

Reproductive problems in 4% of Romanian Spotted cattle breed.

The calves weigh 38-40 kilograms at birth and weight gain following:

Dates                    Males                            Females
3 months            110-130 kg                   105-120 kg
6 months             180-190                       170-180 kg
9 months              200-220 kg                240 kg
12 months            330-400 kg                280-340 kg
18 months            520-550 kg                390-440 kg

Malagueña

Malagueña

Goat Malagueña is a native Spanish breed is among the most dairy breeds in the world. The origin of the race or rather where the first ranches were organized for its description and recognition, was in the region of La Axarquía Malaga, whose capital is …

Murciana-Granadina

Murciana-Granadina

The Murciana-Granadina goat is a native breed originated in the southeast of Spain (Murcia, Almería, Granada and Alicante). Some years ago it was introduced to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela. Animal have also been exported to North Africa. In Spain it has been selected for …

Saanen

Saanen

The Saanen goat originated from Saanen Valley of Switzerland. They are the largest among all the dairy goat breeds. They are mainly raised for commercial milk production like jamunapari and alpine goat. A female Saanen goat produces about 3.8 liters milk daily.

Nowadays, Saanen goats are being raised throughout the world.

Characteristics :

  • Mainly Saanen goats are of white colored. But sometimes biscuit colored goats can be seen.
  • There may some black spots in the nose, ears and udder of this goat.
  • The ears are straight to upwards.
  • Generally they have no horns.
  • Small sized legs.
  • Udder become very big sized.
  • Long sized neck.
  • Their whole body is covered with small sized hair.
  • The produces milk highly among all the dairy goat breeds.
  • They can adopt themselves with the weather of any region of the world.
  • They love to stay under shade and can’t tolerate sunlight highly.
  • An adult male Saanen goat weights about 70-90 kg and an adult female goat weights about 60-70 kg.
  • On an average a female goat produces about 3.8 liters milk daily.
  • Their milk contain about 3.5% fat. And this milk is very suitable for preparing all types of dairy or milk products.

Feeding

As Saanen goats are highly milk productive so, they need some extra protein and energy with their regular feed. Along with fresh and good food always provide them fresh and clean water regularly. 

Breeding

Saanen goats typically breed every year. And each time produce one or a pair of kids. Take extra care of breeding bucks and pregnant does.

Housing

Housing is very important for Saanen goats. Because they love to stay in shady place and can’t tolerate heavy sunlight. A good house also protects them from all types of predators, adverse conditions and all types of diseases.

Saanen Goat Care

It is very easy to raise Saanen goat. They don’t need any special and extra care. You can raise them with your other animal easily. Even a child can raise and take care of them easily. But taking some extra care and management will increase their health and production.