Nubian goats can produce up to a ton of milk per year, so this breed is highly valued among goat breeds. Even a very experienced herder can keep her. The main thing is to know the characteristics of the maintenance and nutrition of the animal. Let's get acquainted with the breed closer.
History of origin
This breed was bred by English breeders, from which the official name appeared - the Anglo-Nubian goats. Most of the gene pool has passed from African goats, and they also have Swiss and Indian blood. This mixture of genes from different breeds helped create a more productive look.
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The Americans went further - improved the breed. They used closely related and linear methods of selection. Thus, the productivity of animals significantly increased, and they began to give more milk, without losing the total body weight.
The breed came to Russia in the 21st century. So far, the cozovody eyeing her and trying to find the best ways to content. It is not only exotic origin that repels them, but also the price - from 120 thousand rubles, when an ordinary goat costs up to 20 thousand. 
Important! These goats do not have a peculiar odor even during the mating season. Moreover, only products from these animals do not have a goat smell that repels many.
External features and breed direction
The direction of the breed - meat and milk. Usually, goats are kept only for milk, as meat is often tough and not very tasty. But in this case the situation is opposite - the meat is extremely juicy and tender.
Before you buy an animal like a pure breed, and mixed, you should make sure of its authenticity. To do this, pay attention to these external features:
- the so-called "Greek profile" or a crooked nose is the main characteristic of the breed;
- wide and long hanging ears, which are compared with the ears of a spaniel;
- color can be from white to black, with different variations of brown, brown shades;
- wool will tell about the health of the animal - smooth and shiny, short;
- the neck is long and the head is of medium size;
- height of females up to 80 cm, and males up to 1 m;
- animals weigh from 45 to 120 kg;
- goats are always horned.
In purebred African goats, the wool is noticeably longer than that of the breed, mixed with alpine relatives. It is also worth paying attention to when buying, if you plan to start a genuine breed.Nubian goats also differ from others in their character - loud, active, stubborn, with a sharp temper. Despite this, they obey people, so they need a serious, strict master. Animals will take him for the leader of the pack. Quite often goats respond to nicknames.
Important! It is necessary to keep Nubian goats only with representatives of this breed. With others there will be conflicts and individuals will behave aggressively, which may negatively affect the outgrowth.
How to endure the cold
In Nubian goats in the blood of the love of heat - keep them in countries with cold climates without proper care will not work. In bad conditions, the animals will die. They need to provide a warmed, spacious and lighted barn.
How much milk does it give?
In animals, high milk productivity - from the first lamb can be obtained at least 3 liters. Lactation lasting up to 300 days, which allows owners to get significantly more product and thereby earn more on it. 
The product itself is considered very useful. Its fat content varies from 4.5% to 8%. Half of them are protein. This milk produces high-grade cheeses. It is a dietary product that is suitable for allergy sufferers, people with gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes and liver diseases.
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Care and maintenance
This breed will be difficult to survive in cold climates. Sharp temperature drops are unacceptable for her. Therefore, in such countries it is necessary to provide all the conditions for a normal life in a barn or barn. Hence the reluctance to contact the "Nubians", because even the slightest error can lead to the death of kids and adults.
Be sure the home should be spacious and warm. You need to make sure that there are no drafts. There must be good ventilation in the room itself. Dampness is also unacceptable - because of it, animals can get pneumonia.
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For the night lining the hay on wooden loungers. They need to be cleaned as often as possible - it is an ambitious breed, and they simply will not sleep on the dirty floor. Therefore, the litter needs to be changed regularly. Bear in mind that it is still necessary that the “Nubians” can eat out the most delicious and fresh stems and branches.
You also need to make a milking schedule, so that animals do not have stress. The chaotic collection of milk can lead to a violation of lactation, which would entail a decrease in the amount of the product. 
Did you know? People tamed goats and began to use their milk more than 10 thousand years ago.
What to feed
The quality of food of an animal depends on milk yield. They feed the goats 3 times a day, especially this rule should not be disturbed during the cold season. Up to 5 kg of hay, 2 kg of grain concentrates and vegetables about 1 kg will be required per day.
Each individual should receive 300 grams of grain concentrates without fail. Plus, this indicator is added 250 g per 1 kg of milk yield. They feed the branches of willow, maple, linden, willow, acacia. They make brooms. It is imperative to give barley and oats - these are milk-based cereals.
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Add to the diet and vitamin-mineral complexes and chalk. The last delicacy must be present in the public domain all year round. And also in the cold season in the warm drinking water add a little salt.
Advantages and disadvantages
The breed has its own characteristics of the content, which makes it a little difficult to care for them. We distinguish the following advantages of the breed:
- long lactation period;
- high milk productivity;
- milk has an ideal fat content for making high-quality cheeses;
- goats gain weight well, and their meat is delicate and dietary;
- large young;
- up to 3 individuals in the litter.
VIDEO: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NUBIAN GOATS Worth considering and cons:
- inability to cold;
- a special diet requires considerable expenses;
- can be kept exclusively separately from other animals and relatives;
- spotty and colored animals are more likely to be attacked by insects;
- price.
Did you know? The expression "scapegoat" comes from the Hebrew rite. On a certain day, the high priest laid his hands on the head of the chosen goat and thus transferred to her the sins of the people. After the ceremony, the animal was released into the desert.
Nubian goats are used for both milk and meat production. There are a lot of advantages in breeding these animals, including the absence of odor and a high milk yield. But these animals are very demanding to the conditions of detention, so care for them will require considerable strength and resources.
