Australian Melaan – Dairy Goat Society of Australia Ltd
The Australian Melaan takes its name from its colour and what is thought to be its origin in a Saanen buck imported in 1943. The ‘Mel’ is from melanin or black pigment and the ‘aan’ is from Saanen.
Australian Melaan Goat: Farm - Full Tutorial - Farming Plan
2023年4月15日 · The Australian Melaan goat is a fascinating breed that originated in the Victorian region of Australia. With its striking black coat and captivating presence, this goat has become a popular choice for farmers and hobbyists alike.
Australian Melaan Goat Traits History and Care Guide
Australian Melaan goats are a miniature breed with small size and friendly temperament. The breed originated in Australia through selective breeding of Nigerian Dwarf goats, Pygmy goats, and other small goat breeds. They have a compact body, stand between 16 to 24 inches tall, and weigh around 25 to 60 pounds.
Dairy Goats – GICA - Goat Industry Council
The Australian Melaan is a black goat breed developed in Australia and particularly well suited to the diverse and highly variable local production conditions. The breed, recognised in 2000, is considered hardy, disease resistant and highly productive with an intelligent and placid nature.
Australian Melaan Goat: Characteristics, Price ... - Goat Farming
2024年3月6日 · The Australian Melaan is a black goat breed developed in Australia and particularly well suited to the diverse and highly variable local production conditions. The Australian Melaan goat, also known as the Australian Grey, is …
List of goat breeds - Wikipedia
Goat breeds (especially dairy goats) are some of the oldest defined animal breeds for which breed standards and production records have been kept. Selective breeding of goats generally focuses on improving production of fiber, meat, dairy products or goatskin. Breeds are generally classified based on their primary use, though there are several ...
Dairy Goat Breeds in Australia
The Australian Melaan. The Australian Melaan takes its name fron its colour and what is thought to be its origin in a Saanen buck imported in 1943. The ‘Mel’ is from melanin or black pigment and the ‘aan’ is from Saanen.
Dairy Goat Society of Australia Ltd
The Dairy Goat Society of Australia (DGSA) was formed in 1935 and is dedicated to the breeding and promotion of pedigreed dairy goats. Its main objectives are: Fostering the breeding of pedigree dairy goats; Promotion of dairy goats and their products; Maintenance of a stud registration system; Provision of services to its members; Read more…
Australian Melaan goats have their first win at a royal show
2014年8月13日 · An Australian Melaan goat breeder has been named the most successful dairy goat exhibitor at this year's Ekka.
Dandalee Park
DP introduced both Australian Brown and Australian Melaan goats to Western Australia as well as being a significant role in introducing Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. DP regularly sold Saanens and Nigerian Dwarf goats across Australia and has exported Sannens and Toggenburg overseas on a number of occasions.