Goats output the greatest amount of energy for any agricultural animal for their relative size

N.S.W. Branch Dairy Goat Society of Australia inc.

Characteristics

· Stocky build

· Most robust of the dairy breeds

· Performs good in cooler conditions

· Extended lactation periods

· Butterfat  content 3-4%

 

History

Oldest known dairy breed of goat. Originated in Obertoggenburg Switzerland  chocolate brown to fawn coloured with the Swiss markings.