Saanen goats are considered to be the best animal in milk production throughout the world today. It is easily adjusted in the Mediterranean climate as well as in a variety of weather conditions depending on unit installations.
Goat’s milk is mainly used in the production of the famous and well known Cyprus cheese, “Halloumi”. It is also used in the production of other types of cheese and in some European countries cheese coming from goat’s milk is especially preferred.
Α Saanen goat gives birth in average to two (2) young ones, that are of excellent meat quality.
An adult male Saanen goat weights about 70-90 kg and an adult female goat weights about 60-70 kg.
Saanen Goat Care
It is very easy to raise Saanen goat. They don’t need any special and extra care. You can raise them with your other animal easily. Even a child can raise and take care of them easily. But taking some extra care and management will increase their health and production.
- Always feed your goat fresh and good quality food which has proper nutrition value and enriched with all necessary feed ingredients.
- Milking process of your goat should done twice a day.
- Try to make a fence around your farm area and always keep the goats inside the farm.
- Ensure sufficient supply of fresh air and light inside their house.
- Clean the house and used equipment of goat regularly.
- Always keep the house dry.
- Keep the male goats separated from the female.
- Take some extra care of the pregnant goats, breeding bucks and kids.
- Provide them sufficient fresh and clean water.
- If needed call a veterinarian as soon as possible.
