Alpine goat breed originated form French Alps and one of the most popular domestic dairy goat breed.They are very popular and famous for their highly milk production capability. They produce fresh milk which is very helpful for health. The milk of Alpine goat contain vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K highly and butter, cheese, ice cream, soap and many other dairy product can be made by this milk. For this reason most of the farmer raise some Alpine goats to meet up the demand of milk for their family consumption. This breed is mostly used for commercial milk production. Most Alpine goats are of medium to large sized animal.
They are very graceful and they are the only goat breed which has upright (medium or short) ears. They become very hardy and can adopt themselves with almost all climate and weather. Their face become straight with a roman nose and are of white, black, brown and various mixed colored. Nowadays many countries of the world like India, Malaysia, Philippine, West Indies are raising this milk goat commercially. A female Alpine goat gives about 4-5 liters of milk daily on an average. There are many types of Alpine goats available which are described here shortly.
American Alpine Goats
American Alpine goats are the result of crossbreeding of American Alpines with French Alpines. American Alpines are the largest goat breeds of America. They are strong, hardy, friendly and productive more than the original French Alpines and very suitable for both home and commercial farming.
British Alpine Goats
British Alpine goats are of black and white colored like Toggs. They came from the Grison goat breed of Switzerland. They are very popular breed for both show and milk production.
French Alpine Goats
French is the original origination of all Alpine goats. Nowadays in French they are also known as “Alpine Polychrome” which means multiple colors. Like other Alpine goat breeds French Alpines are also very hardy, productive and suitable for both home and commercial goat farming business.
Rock Alpines Goats
Rock Alpine goats are result of crossbreeding of goats of 1904 with 1922 importations. A Californian people named Mary E. Rock crossbreed and introduces this goat breeds. Since then this breed is known as Rock Alpines. This goat was the most milk productive goat at that time and now also.
Swiss Alpine Goats
Swiss Alpine goats came from the Brienzer region of Switzerland. They are also known as Oberhasli. The color of their coat is warm red-brown and face, back, belly, muzzle and trimming are of black colored. They are also very strong, hardy and mostly popular for their milk and meat production.
Special Care For Raising Alpine Goats
Raising Alpine goats are very easy and pleasuring. They are very suitable for both home and commercial raising. To get better production and keep the goats healthy you need to take care of your goat very carefully. Some special care and management for Alpine goats are described shortly below.
- It is very important to take care for the young goats because it is the most important time of their life. Ensure sufficient food and milk in this period.
- Feed the goats twice a day, morning and evening.
- Alfalfa hay, treats of corn, pellets, various types of green grasses etc. are good food of Alpine goats.
- Keep water bowl in-front of goats fully filled with fresh and clean water, as they drink a lot of water daily.
- Milk the goat timely. Twice a day, morning and in the evening. Try to milk them before starting eating food.
- Keep a grazing place for them.
- Make a suitable and comfortable goat house for them which will keep them safe and free from various types of predators.
- If they caught by diseases then contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Hello,
I would like to start up a goat farm business in North Transylvanian Mountains.
I am a Telecom engineer and don’t know much about goat farming (but i am eager to learn and willing to stop working in telecom) I live now in Switzerland and planning to retire in RO.
I would be grateful if you could help me with any advises (where i could buy some Saanen and Alpine goats…etc, etc).
Many thanks,
Adrian
Please read our goat farming related guides. We have already published numerous guides about goat farming business. Unfortunately, we have not enough idea about Switzerland. That’s why we can’t recommend any farm or breeder in your country who can supply Saanen and Alpine goats. But Saanen goats originated from Switzerland and should be available in local farms. And Alpine goats are also available (as far as we know). Please try to find out some farms in your area or within your country. Thanks for your kind consideration!
Hi is Ahmed from London, if you want to do goat far in your country and looking for high investment then in your country you may contact with European development agent will help you and give you all sort of support. some time you can text me and i will try to support you, if you want to communicate please text 07944304235. i will try to help.
where can i buy a pare of alpine goat so i can start my farm? i am leaving in curva ormoc city philippines
Sorry! We don’t know any Alpine goat breeder in your area. Search some livestock market in your area or contact with your county’s agriculture extension office. Thanks for your kind consideration!
Sir do you have a published book of goat farming, please tell me where it is available . I am in India. please guide me , I am interested in doing the business.
Regards,
B.V.JAYABABU
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We have no printed books. We have published lots of useful information related to goat farming business on our website. And we always try to help others as much as we can. You can review the guides on our website. Thank you!
Sir i am interested to do business but i want french alpine goat .9890656524. When available plz contact me
I just bought a baby alpine at a auction house he still has the embelocal cord and really wasn’t interested in food so I am giving goat milk supliment. How often should I give a bottle to keep him healthy
Several times for the first few days. And gradually decrease the feeding frequency in accordance with their age. Thank you!
like to buy alpine & saanen goats. I’m from India.Need details.
By luck I bought this Alpine buck and using it to cross with local breeds in Uganda. I like its vigor. I am thinking that with its potential milking potential, the alpine goat can make good dairy crosses with Sanen. What do you think?
I would like to buy alpine gouts, where in California? Thank you
Hi,
I am interested to do business in Qatar, but i want the suitable breed for our hot climate here (temperature 45-55 c), i can arrange semi-closed system.
Contact me: [email protected].