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Specie

ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
French Alpine
Other name
French Alpine, alpine chamoisée
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2004, Of all the goat breeds in France two ( the Alpine and French Saanen) account for 97% of the national flock.
Additional information comments
Some specific genetic features (Casein alpha-S1, Debit) are reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: yellow
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
100
Wither height females
80
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
hair
Herdbook
y
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon breed of French-Swiss Alpine
Year of origin
1800
Import
since 1965 up to 1970 from British Alpine (United Kingdom), German Improved Fawn (Germany), Chamois Coloured (Switzerland)
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered