ANIMAL PRODUCTION 10 ( RAISE SMALL RUMINANT )

Name of Learner: ______________________________________ Grade Level: ____________________

Section: _________________________ Date: __________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Lesson 1 IDENTIFYING DIFFERENT BREEDS OF GOAT

This lesson focuses on the different breeds of goats and sheep that exist under local
conditions. It also discusses the types of each breed and their prominent characteristics such as
body conformation, colors and markings, mature weights, average milk production per day and
average lactation days. Please read and understand the content for you to answer all the
exercises successfully.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Identify suitable and superior breeds of goats and sheep based on industry standard
(TLE_AFPA9-12SM-Ia-e-1)

INTRODUCTION
Breed refers to the distinct characteristic of an animal within a specie which are
transferred from one generation to generation. On the other hand, Type is defined as a group of
animals raised to serve a certain purpose. A breed is a good guide in deciding the purpose of
animals to be raised.

These are the Different Types of Goat

o Meat type – intended for the production of chevon.
Example: Boer
o Dairy type – intended for the production of milk
Examples: Saanen, Toggenburg, Alpine
o Dual purpose type – raised for both meat and milk
Examples: Anglo-Nubians

Different Breeds of Goat and Their Characteristics

Here in the Philippines, several breeds and grades can be successfully raised
by farmers.

1. Anglo-Nubian

Characteristics:
o Leggy and as tall as Saanen
o Long, wide and pendulous ears
o Convex roman nose
o Less tolerant of the cold but do well in hot climates
Color and markings:
o Black, gray, cream, white shades of tan, brown and rich, reddish brown;
lighter ears, facial strips, muzzle, crown and/or undertrim; overall light or
dark colored spots or patches of any size.
Approximate mature weight: 60 - 75 kg Average lactation (days): 165
Average milk production:
o 1.5 L/day
o 3.6 % fat
 2. Toggenburg

Characteristics:
o Sturdy, vigorous and long-life
o Ears are erect and are carried
forward
Color and markings:
o Light fawn to dark chocolate
with distinct white markings; white
ears with dark spot in the middle;
two white strips down the muzzle
and hind legs from hock to hooves;
forelegs white from knees
downward; a white triangle on either side of the tail; white spot in the
area of the wattles.
Approximate mature weight: 60 - 80 kg Average lactation (days): 220
Average milk production: 1.5 – 1.75 L/day

3. Alpine
Characteristics:
o Alert breed from medium to large
size with upright ears
o Face is straight
Color and markings:
o Varies from black fawn to white
but the preferred color is black;
clear pure white markings at each
side of the belly; white legs below
the knees
o Hair is medium to short
Approximate mature weight: 60 kg
Average milk production:
Average lactation (days): 200
o 1.5 L/day
o 4.0% fat

4. Saanen

Characteristics:
o Well-built milky head and neck
o Known to have the longest milking
period
o Straight nose and erect ears
o Known as “Queen of Dairy Goat”
Color and markings:
o Cream to white
Approximate mature weight: 65 - 75 kg
Average milk production: Average lactation (days): 280
o 2.0 L/day
o 4.3% fat

5. Boer

Characteristics:
o With half-drooping ears
o Has distinct Roman nose and a
prominent forehead
 o A meat-type breed
o Thrives in a well-drained hilly to rolling areas.
Color and markings:
o Head, neck and the tip of tail are
brown to reddish brown; rest of the
coat is white
Approximate mature weight: 70 – 90 kg
Average milk production: 1.0 – 1.5 L/day Average lactation (days): 200

6. Philippine Native Goat

Characteristics:
o Small , stocky, and low-set
o Found throughout the country,
o Thrives in all Agro Economical Zone
(AEZ).
Color and markings:
o Coat color is red, white or black or
a combination of three colors.
Approximate mature weight: 18 - 20 kg
Average milk production:
Average lactation (days): 187
o 0.4 kg/day
o 4.6% fat

Name:___________________________________ Grade Level & Section:__________________

Date:________

Exercises 1

Directions: Identify the different breeds of goat. Indicate some of their special feature.
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Name:___________________________________ Grade Level & Section:__________________
Date:________

Exercises 2

Directions: Conduct a survey of backyard goat raisers in your community. Following the column below, fill up and
jot down the breed and distinguishing features of each breed raised in the community.

Breed Distinguishing Features

Reflection:
One of the first decisions about raising goats is which breed or breeds to raise. As a
beginning goat producer, you need to identify specific breeds by name, appearance, and general
characteristics. Breed is a good guide when choosing the type of animals to be raised. In raising
goat, Boer is reared for meat production. Saanen, Toggenburg and Alpine are dairy type while
the Anglo-Nubian breed serves as a dual purpose type.

References:
https://goats.extension.org/goat-breeds/
https://www.google.com/search?
rlz=1C1GGRV_enPH757PH757&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=images+of+breeds+of+goats&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjcs-
WL4svqAhVRJaYKHRjHA0gQsAR6BAgFEAE&biw=802&bih=542

Answers key:

Exercise 1

1. Boer

Characteristics:
o With half-drooping ears
o Has distinct Roman nose and a
prominent forehead
o A meat-type breed
o Thrives in a well-drained hilly to
rolling areas.
Color and markings:
o Head, neck and the tip of tail are
brown to reddish brown; rest of the
coat is white

2. Anglo-Nubian

Characteristics:
o Leggy and as tall as Saanen
 o Long, wide and pendulous ears
o Convex roman nose
o Less tolerant of the cold but do well in hot climates
Color and markings:
o Black, gray, cream, white shades of tan, brown and rich, reddish brown;
lighter ears, facial strips, muzzle, crown and/or undertrim; overall light or
dark colored spots or patches of any size.

3. Toggenburg

Characteristics:
o Sturdy, vigorous and long-life
o Ears are erect and are carried
forward
Color and markings:
o Light fawn to dark chocolate
with distinct white markings; white
ears with dark spot in the middle;
two white strips down the muzzle
and hind legs from hock to hooves;
forelegs white from knees
downward; a white triangle on either side of the tail; white spot in the
area of the wattles.

4. Philippine Native Goat

Characteristics:
o Small , stocky, and low-set
o Found throughout the country,
o Thrives in all Agro Economical Zone
(AEZ).
Color and markings:
o Coat color is red, white or black or
a combination of three colors.

5. Alpine
Characteristics:
o Alert breed from medium to large
size with upright ears
o Face is straight
Color and markings:
o Varies from black fawn to white
but the preferred color is black;
clear pure white markings at each
side of the belly; white legs below
the knees
o Hair is medium to short

6. Saanen

Characteristics:
o Well-built milky head and neck
o Known to have the longest milking
period
o Straight nose and erect ears
o Known as “Queen of Dairy Goat”
Color and markings:
o Cream to white
Exercises 2

Breed Distinguishing Features

Boer Head, neck and the tip of tail are brown to reddish brown; rest
of the coat is white
Anglo-Nubian Black, gray, cream, white shades of tan, brown and rich,
reddish brown; lighter ears, facial strips, muzzle, crown and/or
undertrim; overall light or dark colored spots or patches of any
size.
Toggenburg Light fawn to dark chocolate with distinct white markings;
white ears with dark spot in the middle; two white strips down
the muzzle and hind legs from hock to hooves; forelegs white
from knees downward; a white triangle on either side of the tail;
white spot in the area of the wattles.
Philippine Native Coat color is red, white or black or a combination of three
Goat colors.
Alpine Varies from black fawn to white but the preferred color is black;
clear pure white markings at each side of the belly; white legs
below the knees .Hair is medium to short
Saanen Cream to white

Prepared by:

WILLIAM P. PAANOD
SST-III

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.