Saanen goats for sale

Saanen goats for sale are the most-farmed dairy goat in around the world because of their high milk yield.
Goats do well in practically all environments, as neither extreme cold nor heat affects them adversely. Milch goats (milk goats) have the advantage over cows, as they can be kept on poorer grazing where dairy cows cannot be kept so economically. Goat’s milk is used for people especially babies that are allergic to cow’s milk. It is, however, low in folic acid. Also called vitamin B9, folic acid is necessary for the making of red blood cells, cell growth, and brain health. Goat’s milk is higher in protein and minerals than cow’s milk. Goat’s milk may have a characteristic flavour because of the differences in the types of fat in the cream, which gives it a creamier and smoother taste. Goat’s milk may have a stronger flavour during the breeding season.
Milk Goat Breeds

Milch Goat Breeders Society
Dairy goats on show – from left Saanen, Toggenburg (brown) and British Alpine (black).
An important thing to consider when choosing a goat is: where you are going to get your next billy goat from? If the population of a particular breed is small, then there is a high risk that you choose one that is closely related to the animals you already have. This might lead to inbreeding. saanen goat for sale
The four main milk goat breeds in according to the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute are:
Saanen (white). This is the most popular dairy goat breed in the world
Toggenburg (brownish-grey)
British Alpine (black)
Bunte Deutsche Edelziege (BDE) – various colours but with a dark stripe from head to tail

Saanen dairy goats outside the milking parlour on Fairview farm near Paarl.
The white Saanen is a medium to large animal, which is sensitive to the harsh African sun and may develop carcinomas (cancer) of the udder. They are best suited to cooler areas and need shade. Saanens are docile with high milk yields (2.2 kg/day), even though butterfat (3.1 – 3.8%) tends to be slightly lower than other breeds. They are suitable for commercial dairies.