Toggenburg goat

Toggenburg goat, with characteristic long hair (Franziska Schwab / Schweizerischer Ziegenzuchtverband)

Origin and development

Originally bred in the Toggenburg region (canton of St Gallen), this goat breed is now found throughout Switzerland and abroad. Its typical white markings on the face, legs and tail are known as “Swiss markings”. Characteristic features of this breed are the longer hairs (“Mäntelchen”) on its back and thighs. Breeders also appreciate this dairy goat for its strong limbs.

Description

h Short to long hair h Light brown to mousy grey, with white markings on the face, legs and tail h Light outer coat on the back and thighs h Productive dairy breed h Horned and hornless animals

A herd of Toggenburg goats at pasture in the mountains (Silvia Zahnd / Schweizerischer Ziegenzuchtverband)

Performance traits of animals registered in the herdbook (over 30 months; 2018: 768 full lactation records)

h 777 kg milk h 3.30% fat h 2.85% protein h 4.59% lactose h 283-day lactation period