Saanen Goat

Saanen Goat / Savanna Goat / Nubian Goat / Toggunberg Goat / Boer Goat / Dorper Sheep / Dormer Sheep / Dohne Merino Sheep / Mutton Merino Sheep

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Saanen Goat

The Saanen is the highest milk-producing breed, and they are so well known that the picture of a dairy goat in your head is most likely a lovely white fawned Saanen nanny. The Toggenburg is a sturdy, medium-sized breed. The breed’s solid colour varies from light fawn to dark chocolate.

What is the disadvantage of Saanen goats?

Saanens have a white to cream–colored coat and lack the undercoat found in other breeds. This characteristic makes them more sensitive to cold climates, as they are less equipped to handle harsh winter conditions. Saanens thrive in moderate to cooler climates and require shelter or additional care in colder regions.

What is the Saanen goat best known for?

Of the different breeds, the Saanen dairy goat is the most widely distributed in the world and is valued for its abundant milk production, hardiness, and calm, sweet nature. Pure white in color, Saanens are also one of the largest breeds of dairy goats.

The Saanen (Figure 1) is widely recognized as the world’s best developed and highest milk-producing breed. It has been called and compared among goat breeds to the Holstein Friesian dairy cattle breed, because of their high level of daily milk yield and relatively low level of milk fat content.

The Savanna goat is a highly fertile and fecund breed, and a high twinning rate is generally achieved, even under less than optimal conditions. Savanna wethers have a good growth rate and are an early- to medium-maturity type that produces carcasses with good confirmation.

How to identify Saanen goats?

The Saanen is a typical dairy-type animal; it has a dished or straight facial line and a wedge-shaped body. Saanens are of medium height when compared with the other Alpine breeds in Australia. Weighs at least 64 kg. The average height measured at the withers is about 81 cm for does and 94 cm for bucks.

What is the most fertile goat breed?

Are boy or girl goats better?

Uncastrated male goats have a very strong smell and can be aggressive, while larger castrated males are powerful and difficult to handle. Neither is really suitable for keeping as pets. Instead, choose castrated males from smaller breeds, such as pygmy goats, or females.