Anglo Nubian Goats

Anglo Nubian Goats

The Anglo-Nubian goat was once the primary goat raised for milk, and they are still one of the most popular dairy goats. Even though they don’t produce the high quantities of milk that many other dairy breeds can, their milk is higher in fat and superior in flavour.

The Anglo-Nubian goat is a multi-purpose breed renowned for its tasty milk, but their large size makes them commonly used for hide and meat production too. Their milk boasts one of the highest concentrations of butterfat, surpassed only by the Boer, Nigerian dwarf, and Pygmy breeds. This makes their milk ideal for cheesemaking, as it has a sweet and unique flavour.

The Appearance of The Breed

The ideal Anglo-Nubian is an alert, sound, well-balanced animal. It stands four square and possesses the capacity and breeding ability of a good milking goat. It has a high, proud head carriage and majestic bearing.

The Anglo-Nubian has long, pendulous ears and the nasal bone is markedly convex in shape. The stance is more upright than the Swiss breeds. There is a pronounced brisket and high withers.

The females have a short glossy coat, and one of its most attractive features is the variety in colour. All coat colours are permissible; chestnut, fawn, black, white, or cream. Many colour combinations are found which give some very attractive mottled or marbled animals.