Saanen goats

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Saanen goats are a Swiss dairy breed known for their high milk production, large size, and typically white or cream-colored coat.

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instanceOf dairy goat breed
goat breed
averageMilkFatContent relatively low compared to some other dairy breeds
averageMilkProteinContent moderate
beardPresence common in males
possible in females
bodyType dairy type conformation
climatePreference temperate climates
coatColor cream
white
commonManagement stall-fed with controlled rations
commonUse intensive dairy systems
smallholder dairy farms
countryOfOrigin Switzerland
earType upright ears
exportedTo Africa NERFINISHED
Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
Oceania NERFINISHED
South America NERFINISHED
faceProfile straight or slightly dished
globalStatus one of the most widespread dairy goat breeds
hornStatus horned
polled
influencedBreed Australian Saanen goat
British Saanen goat
French Saanen goat
Sable Saanen goat NERFINISHED
lactationLength long
locatedIn Bernese Oberland NERFINISHED
milkType goat milk
milkYield high
notableTrait good feed conversion for milk
high prolificacy
placeOfOrigin Saanen Valley NERFINISHED
primaryUse milk production
recognizedBy American Dairy Goat Association NERFINISHED
British Goat Society NERFINISHED
Swiss goat breeding associations NERFINISHED
reproduction seasonal breeder
size large
skinColor light
suitability intensive feeding
machine milking
temperament calm
docile
usedFor commercial dairy production
crossbreeding

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