![]() Nubian Goats are appreciated for their milk with a high butterfat content, sweet milk flavor, and the fact that their milking season is reported to last longer than most dairy breeds. The hair is short, fine and glossy.” Typical Characteristics The ears are not thick, with the cartilage well defined. They lie close to the head at the temple and flare slightly out and well forward at the rounded tip, forming a “bell” shape. The ears are long (extending at least one inch beyond the muzzle when held flat along the face), wide and pendulous. “ The head is the distinctive breed characteristic, with the facial profile between the eyes and the muzzle being strongly convex (Roman nose). Other Breed Specific StandardsĪccording to ADGA, the “ Nubian should be a relatively large, proud, and graceful dairy goat of mixed Asian, African, and European origin, known for high-quality, high butterfat, milk production.”ĪDGA goes on to describe desirable qualities in Nubians. Colorīoth ADGA and AGS accept all Nubian goat colors and patterns. Today their milk lines have been emphasized to where they are no longer considered meat goats, but their more fleshy body condition is a throw-back to their dual-purpose days. ![]() Nubians are one of the largest dairy goats and at one point were used as a dual-purpose goat providing meat as well. ![]() Registered bucks need to be at least 160 lbs. and stand 30” at the withers (the base of the shoulders). Height and WeightĪccording to AGS, Nubian goats does must weigh no less than 130 lbs. If registered stock is your preference, here are requirements to keep in mind. It’s also required if you want to show your goats. Registration lets you know your stock is purebred and gives you a database to glean from if strong milking lines are important to you. The American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) and the American Goat Society (AGS) are the most common registries for dairy goats in the United States.
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