GOATS

Saanen

A dairy breed par excellence

Saanen, originally from the Swiss Saane valley, is mainly grown in southeastern, central and western France.

Breed characteristics

History

Saanen, originally from the Swiss Saane valley, is mainly grown in southeastern, central and western France.

Performance
  • It has excellent dairy qualities and adapts very well to different farming methods, especially intensive ones.
  • Correct stance and regular gait.
  • It is also the most widespread dairy goat breed in the world.
Skills
  • Production:
    999 kg (in 298 days)
  • Butyrous rate:
    38,1 %
  • Protein content:
    32,6 %

THE BREED IN A FEW IMAGES

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