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Nubians and Nigerian Dwarfs typically have the mildest, sweetest and highest butterfat milk, with Nigerians being the highest in fat and sweetest of all. Swiss breeds such as Toggenburgs, Saanens, and Alpines typically have lower butterfat milks that tend to be a bit more “goaty” or musky.
Jan 31, 2022
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Aug 17, 2011 · My best milkers are my 7 year old Snubian and my yearling La Mancha, Wisteria. Though some of my older Nubians make more milk than Wisteria does ...
Mar 13, 2010 · Nubians and Nigerian Dwarfs have the highest percentage of butterfat which would probably be good for cheese. Also have a sweeter tasting milk.
Alpine; LaMancha; Nubian; Oberhasli; Saanen; Sable; Toggenburg; Nigerian Dwarf. Let's dig in about some of these breeds a bit more!