Grisons Striped goat

Grisons striped goat resting (Silvia Zahnd / Schweizerischer Ziegenzuchtverband)

Origin and development

The Grisons Striped goat owes its name to its geographical origin (canton of Graubünden/Grisons) and to the distinctive white markings on its head. Although still classified as an at-risk breed, it is increasingly being bred as a commercial dairy goat. A hardy, robust breed, it copes well with a harsh climate. The Grisons Striped goat is a mountain breed, sure-footed on any terrain.

Description

h Short hair h Black with white stripes on the head, white limbs and tail h Dark belly h Versatile breed, adapted to mountainous terrain h Horned or hornless

A group of Grisons striped goats enjoying the wide variety of Alpine herbs available near Isola above Lake Sils (Philippe Ammann / ProSpecieRara)

Performance traits of animals registered in the herdbook (over 30 months; 2018: 507 full lactation records)

h 612 kg milk h 3.42% fat h 2.96% protein h 4.49% lactose h 258-day lactation period