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The best types of goats for breeding and producing meat and milk

The types of goats differ according to their shape and the purpose of raising them, and this difference makes their price different according to the type, and for this we will discuss with you, through the Ahmed Alsabah website, the best types of goats for breeding and producing meat and milk for those who wish to raise these types of goats.

Types of goats

The best types of goats for breeding and producing meat and milk

1- Najdi from the Arabian Peninsula

This type of goat is medium in size and is distinguished by its black color and coarse hair. The male of this goat is distinguished from the female in that its horns are spiral-shaped, while the female's horns are curved inward, and this goat has long ears.

This type of goat abounds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is suitable for those who want to produce milk and meat in abundant quantities, as it produces about 3 liters of milk per day, and its weight is 40 kilos when it reaches one year of age.

2- Rahhibat goats

This type of goat is one of the famous breeds found in Oman, and there are several colors: brown, beige, and brown.

The weight of males in these goats reaches 35 kilograms, and the female weighs up to 30 kilograms. She produces large quantities of milk, and she is characterized by the ability to produce an excellent amount of meat, and her immunity is strong, so she has the ability to combat many diseases, so she is raised by her. a lot of people.

3- Boer goats from South Africa

This type of goat is raised with the aim of producing meat, because the weight of this goat increases by a kilo almost every week, and it is about 90 kilos for males and 70 kilos for females.

The original home of this goat is South Africa and then spread all over the world, and there are five strains.

Types of Zaraibi goats

This type of distinct breeds that produces an abundant amount of meat and milk. This goat is characterized by its color being red, black, or a mixture between the two colours. The face has a Roman curved nose, it has long ears, and it has a prominent lower jaw. The female has a pendulum-shaped udder.

The female gives birth to about 2-3 kids each time, and the weight of the newborn is about 2 kilograms. They mate at an early stage when they reach the age of 8 months, and their reproduction takes place throughout the year.

Female production of milk may reach from 160 kg to 325 kg of milk per season, and the milk production of some may reach 550 kg, and the milk production season lasts about 10 months.

Types of Shami goats

This type of distinguished goat is found in the Levant, especially in Syria and Lebanon, and it is a meat-producing goat as well as a milk-producing breed.

The average weight of the female is between 50 and 60 kilograms, while the male’s average size is between 60 and 90 kilograms.

As for milk production, it ranges from 350 to 75 kilograms of milk and continues to produce milk for 7 months.

The color of this goat is dark brown, it has long ears hanging on both sides of the face, its body is long, the female has a distinctive udder, and the male is sexually active and has a high sexual desire.

domestic goat breeds

1- Desert goats

This type of goat is especially common in desert places, and it is characterized by its small size, with a weight of between 25-30 kilograms.

This goat is distinguished by its long hair that covers the entire body, and it has a good ability to reproduce and reproduce, and due to its presence in the desert, it can withstand the temperature conditions in the desert, and it can also tolerate the lack of food and water.

It is also distinguished by its high production efficiency throughout the year, and the weight of the newborn is about 2 kilograms, and it produces milk from 60 to 80 kilograms per season, and this small amount is due to its difficult conditions in the desert and lack of access to food.

2- Municipal goats

Local goats are spread in all governorates of the Republic, and are characterized by black or brown in white, or a mixture between these colors.

Its average weight is about 35 kilograms, and its average milk production is approximately between 60 to 120 kilograms per season, and the birth weight is about 2 kilograms.

World Goat Breeds

There are many international goat breeds, including:

1- The domesticated goat

This goat is mainly found in Anatolia, and there are many breeds of it that may reach 600 breeds, and it has existed for many years, up to 10 thousand years.

2- Alpine goats

This type of goat is found in the French Alps and there are several colors of it. It is distinguished by its straight face and erect ear, its length is about 76 cm and its weight is 60 kg. It is characterized by the fact that it produces milk in large quantities.

3- Nigerian dwarf goat

This goat is found in West Africa in particular, and it is characterized by the small size of the nose, and it has soft and short hair, and its weight is about 35 kilograms, and it has many colors.

4- The Saanen goat

This goat is found in Switzerland in particular, and it is a milk-producing goat. It is of medium size, weighing 60 kilograms. It has a white color, short hair, and an erect ear towards the front.

After we explained to you the best types of goats for breeding, meat and dairy production, and some types of local goats in Egypt, as well as some types of international goats, we hope that you like the topic.