Danish Landrace goat explained

Status:FAO

at risk

Also Known As:Danish: Dansk Landraceged|italic=no
Country:Denmark
Use:milk
Maleweight:70–90 kg
Femaleweight:50–60 kg
Maleheight:85–95 cm
Femaleheight:75–80 cm
Horns:yes
Beard:yes
Tassels:yes

The Danish Landrace (Danish: '''dansk landged'''|italic=no) is a Danish breed of dairy goat.

History

The oldest goat bones found in Denmark have been dated to 3400 BC. The Danish Landrace results from cross-breeding in the nineteenth century of indigenous local goats with imported German Braune Harzer Ziege and Swiss Saanen stock.

The breed association is the Danish: Foreningen for Danske Landracegeder|italic=no; a herd-book was started in 1982. In 2018 the population was reported as 223 billies (males) and 1115 nannies (females).

Characteristics

It is a medium-sized or large goat. Seven coat colours are recognised, including black and blue

Use

It is used primarily for the production of milk, but is also raised for meat.