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What are alpine goats good for?
Alpine goats are heavy milkers. The milk can be made into butter, cheese, soap, ice cream or any other dairy product normally made from cow's milk. They are often used for commercial dairy production, as well as homestead milk goats.
What is an alpine goat called?
Alpine goats, also known as French-Alpine, is a breed of goat that originated in the Alps. This species produces the most common type of goat milk used for cheese, milk, and other dairy products.
How big does an alpine goat get?
Mature females should stand not less than 30 inches at the withers and should weigh not less than 135 pounds. Males should stand from 34 to 40 inches at the withers and should weigh not less than 170 pounds.
What is the difference between Nubian and Alpine goats?
The French Alpine (referred to simply as “Alpine” in the United States), Oberhasli, Saanen , and Toggenburg breeds all have straight or slightly dished faces and erect ears. In contrast, the Nubian has long, pendulous ears and a “roman” or convex nose.
Alpine goat
Breed
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. They have horns, a straight profile and erect ears.
The breed originated in the French Alps. Mature does... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus
Weight: Male: no less than 77 kg (170 lbs); Female: no less than 61 kg (135 lbs)
Height: 30-40 inches
Conservation status: Least Concern
Horn status: Horned
Other names: Alpine polychrome, American Alpine, French Alpine
Skin color: Variable
Alpine goats are curious and gregarious animals who live in herds. Hierarchy in a group is determined by age and size. Males with access to females may fight ...