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What is the British Alpine used for?
British Alpines are excellent milkers, well known for their extended lactations. They also have a well-known ability to keep milking through the colder months. These goats have good-sized teats, which allow easier milking. They are a good producer of high-quality milk.
What are the characteristics of the British Alpine?
The British Alpine is a tall, rangy and graceful dairy-type animal (that is, with a dished or straight facial line and a wedge-shaped body). The average height, measured at the withers, is about 83 cm for does and 95 cm for bucks. The breed is similar to the Saanen in structure and the Toggenburg in markings.
What do British Alpine goats eat?
Foodstuff | 60 kg. Goat | 90 kg. Goat |
Good hay | 0.5 kg. | 0.5 kg. |
Grass | 4.3 kg. | 5.0 kg. |
High energy goat-mix with 14% CP | 1.0 kg. | 1.3 kg. |
Sugar beet pulp | 0.2 kg. | 0.2 kg. |
Is Alpine a goat?
The Alpine is a medium to large sized breed of domestic goat known for its very good milking ability. They have no set colours or markings (although certain markings are discriminated against). They have horns, a straight profile and erect ears. The breed originated in the French Alps.
British Alpines are tall, rangy and graceful. They are best suited to temperate climates and perform poorly in regions with high humidity. The does are ...
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