Livestock-breeds pages cover dairy goat breeds.
Dairy & Homestead Animals
What goat breed produces the most milk?
Saanens produce the highest volume — 1-2 gallons per day at peak. Alpines and Toggenburgs also produce well. Nubians produce less volume but higher butterfat. Nigerian Dwarfs produce small volumes (1-2 quarts/day) but higher butterfat than full-size breeds. Match breed to volume needs and butterfat goals.
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