Considered one of the Swiss breeds but its origin is believed to be mainly Swiss and French influence. The Alpine is medium to large in size and is considered a good reliable milker with long lactations. A mature doe weighs at least 135 pounds, and a mature buck weighs at least 170 pounds. The Alpine is a very popular breed and is adaptable to any climate. The Alpine breed has many varieties and therefore can be of almost any color or combination of colors.
| DHIR BREED AVERAGES – 2015 LACTATIONS | |||||||
| DOES 275-305 DAYS in MILK | N= | AVG. AGE at START of LACTATION | MILK lbs | RANGE | B-FAT % / lbs |
PROTEIN % / lbs |
ECM*lbs |
| ALPINE | 472 | 3y6m | 2548 | 860-6990 | 3.2 / 82 | 2.9 / 73 | 2421 |
So how much is a female kid?
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