Saanen goats

The Saanen Goats: A Premier Dairy Breed

The Saanen goat, originating from the Saanen Valley in Switzerland, is renowned as the top dairy breed globally.

Characteristics:

• Size: Males weigh between 70-90 kg, while females weigh 60-70 kg.
• Appearance: They are large, completely white, with short hair and a typical dairy body shape, including a well-developed udder.

Milk Production:

• Daily Yield: Female Saanen goats produce 4 to 4.5 liters of milk daily.
• Milk Composition: The milk contains about 3-4% fat.
• Annual Yield: Saanens can produce over 1,000 kg of milk per year, with some exceeding 2,000 kg.

Breeding Details:

• Gestation Period: 145 to 155 days.
• Lactation Period: 180 to 200 days.

Known for its exceptional milk production, the Saanen breed is often compared to the Holstein in dairy cattle.

Fertility and multiplicity are high (average multiplicity 200%, usually give birth to twins). This goat breed is sensitive to excessive sunlight, heat and performs well in colder climates. The main advantage of the breed is that they can easily accept any climatic conditions.

Saanen Goat  Price 

The price of goats depends on many factors such as breed, age, season and region.

Goats Feeding Behaviour

Goats have natural characteristics and eating behaviours that distinguish them from other ruminants. The narrow mouth, movable upper lip, and tongue contribute to the goats’ diet choice. Goats are selective eaters who prefer to roam rather than graze. They will choose only the highest quality plant portions (ie the top leafy sections), leaving behind what they consider less desirable.
If the feed is also coarse or, moldy goats will not consume it. Because goats eat only the most nutritious part of the plant they do not eat in the ground, they tend to be exposed to a smaller load of worms in pastures.

A producer should expect 10-20% rejection of daily food. The design of the feeding system must minimize food waste and allow sufficient supply space. Goats will not eat old feed, so feeders should be cleaned regularly.

Goat Care

It is very easy to raise Saanen goats. They do not need any special or special care and can grow up with other animals. Even a child can grow up and care for these animals. Extra care and proper management of Saanen goats will increase the production and longevity of the animals. Always breed your goats with fresh and good quality feed that has the right nutrients and be enriched with all the necessary ingredients of the fee

• Saanen goat should be milked twice a day.
• There should be a fence around your farm area to restrain your animals on the farm.
• Ensure that there is fresh air and light inside the farm. Regular cleaning of the whole farm.
• Keep the inside of the farm dry.
• Goats must be separated from females in unproductive periods.
• Pregnant animals need extra care.