The
main identifying feature of this breed is the head, which has a pronounced
“roman” nose and long drooping ears. The goat has a long deep body and
an upright stance. The large number of colour variations, in the short
silky coat, adds to the breeds’ attractions.
An average 24 hours yield of 3.89 Kg. at 4.84% butterfat and 3.51% protein was obtained by considering data from all Anglo Nubians entered in B.G.S. recognised milking trials in a recent year (467 performances). The milk is ideal for yoghurt and cheese making.
The
breed is also well suited to meat production, both in its own right and
when crossed with other breeds. It adapts well to hot climates and has
resulted in demand for exports to increase both milk and meat production.
See the Official Anglo-Nubian Breed Society website:
This
goat is black with white Swiss markings and has been developed in the UK.
The goat should be rangy with a short fine goat. The overall effect is a
most impressive animal when the black coat acquires its summer gloss. The
breed can be highly individual in character and tends to be a breed for
enthusiasts who like a challenge.
British
Alpines generally have long lactations.An average 24 hour yield of 4.09 Kg. at 3.77% butterfat and 2.74% protein was
obtained by considering data from all British Alpines entered in B.G.S.
recognised milking trials in a recent year (459 performances).
See the Official British Alpine Breed Society website:
This
is a white goat, developed in the UK and largely influenced by imported
Saanen goats. The white coat is short and fine, but freckles and patches
of colour are allowed on the skin. Registered pure bred Saanens can be
used with British Saanens and the progeny can still be registered as
British Saanen. Goats of this breed have longer legs than the Saanen, and
are heavier. Generally they have calm natures with high yields and long
lactations.
It
is a popular breed for those requiring high production of liquid milk
throughout the year and where large groups of goats may be housed
together. For these reasons the British Saanen forms the foundation
breeding stock for some large goat farms in the UK, where liquid milk
sales are the main objective.
An average 24 hour yield of 5.17 Kg. at 3.48% butterfat and 2.61% protein was obtained by considering data from all British Saanens entered in B.G.S. recognised milking trials in a recent year (545 performances).
This
is a brown and white goat with Swiss markings and developed in the UK. A
medium brown colour is the ideal, but lighter and darker colours are
acceptable. Registered pure bred Toggenburgs can be used with British
Toggenburgs and progeny can still be registered as British Toggenburgs.
Slight fringes of long hair are allowed on an otherwise short and silky
coat.
British
Toggenburgs usually have sound dairy conformation as well as being strong
and robust, having good longevity. The breed is one of the most popular
breeds in the UK and is used in some commercial goat farms where cheese is
a main product.
An average 24 hour yield of 4.54 Kg. at 3.69% butterfat and 2.72% protein was obtained by considering data from all British Toggenburgs entered in B.G.S. recognised milking trials in a recent year (600 performances).
See the Official British Toggenburg Society website: www.britishtoggenburgs.co.uk
