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ALPINE DAIRY GOATS IN NEW ZEALAND

 

At the moment there are only two types of Alpines in this country.

British Alpine—These are the direct descendants of the original 1956 imports. All these animals are registered Herd Book animals.

Alpine—This includes Herd Book animals bred from crossbred or Appendix animals according to NZDGBA rules and unrecorded stock of the same breeding.

WHY KEEP ALPINES IN NEW ZEALAND?

 

bulletAlpines have the advantage of a dark skin colour suitable for a country with plenty of sunlight and a clear air that allows the rays responsible for sunburn and skin cancer to enter.

bulletFeet and legs—so important on free range—are an Alpine trade mark.

bulletAlpines are proving their worth in commercial herds.

bulletThe thick undercoat that develops in cold weather and is shed in hot weather makes them adaptable to a variety of climates.

bulletAsian and Pacific Countries are interested in importing this coloured goat.

They are animals of great beauty and utility, capable of developing into the most suitable breed for our conditions.