Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
Eng.
Description
Goat breed originating from the Alps.
Transboundary name
Alpine
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Animals were imported for evaluation under Malaysian conditions.
Additional information comments
Population is the smallest for temperate dairy goat breeds found in Malaysia.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the cold Alps region of Europe; may not be very adaptable in the tropics.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Moderate resistance to diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Moderate reproductive performance.
Special characteristic of product
Valued for reasonably high milk production, and then for its meat.
Other special qualities
None.
Reference for special qualities
Devendra C. and McLeroy G.B. (1982). Goat and sheep production in the tropics. Longman. 271pp. ISBN 0-582-60935-6.
Color comments
Color from black, tan and white with considerable variation;
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Animals could be horned or polled. When present, horns are scimitar shaped.
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
Medium sized goat breed; slightly dished face, prick ears and long hair
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported, exotic, recently introduced breed; originated from the French and Swiss Alps region.
Year of origin
1975
Import
1975?
Location within country
Small pockets in Peninsula and East Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
