I want goats mainly for milk, not meat. Which breeds give the most milk and how much per day?
Which goat breed is best for milk and what yield can I expect?
OOmkar Sharma7 महीने पहले · 288 व्यू
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi Teamविशेषज्ञ ✓7 महीने पहले
For goat milk, Jamunapari, Beetal, Barbari and Saanen type crosses are commonly preferred. A good milking doe of these breeds typically gives roughly 1.5 to 3 litres per day at peak, varying widely with breed, feeding and management, while ordinary local goats give much less. Jamunapari and Beetal are large dual purpose breeds suited to North India, Barbari is smaller but prolific and milks reasonably, and Saanen crosses can give higher milk where the climate and care suit them. Milk yield drops sharply with poor feeding, so balanced feed, clean water and good housing matter as much as the breed. Buy does with a record of their dam's milk if possible, and have them checked by a vet before purchase.
DDevdutt Sharma7 महीने पहले
I keep Jamunapari around Mathura and they milk well and are well suited to our area, but they need good feeding to give their best. A half starved goat of any breed will disappoint you. Buy from a breeder who can show you the mother's milk, that is the best guide.
KKallu Yadav6 महीने पहले
Barbari are smaller but mine kid easily, often twins, and milk reasonably for their size, so the total output across the herd adds up. They are hardy and eat less, which suits me on limited fodder. For pure milk volume per goat the bigger breeds win, but think about feed cost too.
SShyam Lal Verma5 महीने पहले
Pure Saanen crosses can milk a lot but they feel the heat in our summers and need more care, so go in with open eyes. Clean water in front of them all day and a balanced feed lifted my milk more than changing breed did. Get the doe vet checked before you pay, a weak udder is hard to spot otherwise.
IIqbal Mohammad5 महीने पहले
Beetal does well around our parts and milks nearly as well as Jamunapari while being a bit easier to manage. Whatever the breed, the milk drops fast once the green fodder runs short, so I keep berseem and napier going to hold the yield. Body condition tells you a lot, a thin doe will never milk to her potential.
RRamavtar Sharma4 महीने पहले
Do not buy a milking doe without seeing her milked in front of you, the seller's word is not enough. I once paid for a so called heavy milker that gave half what was promised. Also check the udder and teats are sound and soft, a hard lumpy udder means past mastitis and trouble ahead.