C19: Milk type goat breeds, goat milk

Question 1

name 4 milk goat breeds

Answer 1

saanen
alpine
nubian
toggenburg

others: sable, la mancha, nigerian dwarf.

Question 2

characteristics of saanen milk goat breed

Answer 2

Swiss.
Medium-large, white/light cream in color

Question 3

characteristics of alpine milk goat breed

Answer 3

Medium-large, hardy, adaptable, thrives in many climates

Question 4

characteristics of nubian milk goat breed

Answer 4

high quality, high butterfat milk.
Short, fine, glossy coat of any color.
lop eared.

Question 5

characteristics of toggenburg milk goat breed

Answer 5

medium sized,
short-long coat,
solid color varying from light fawn to dark chocolate color;
distinct markings are common

Question 6

advantageous nutrients associated with goats milk

Answer 6

• Goat milk is high in many essential nutrients and a good source of vitamins and minerals like
  calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin and more.
• More calories, protein, fat and Ca per cup.

less carbs, less lactose per cup

Question 7

Composition of goat milk

Answer 7

calories: 170
protein: 9g
fat: 10g
carbs: 11g
lactose: 11g

Question 8

How is goat cheese made and what are its advantages?

Answer 8

–> goats cheese comes from goats milk.
–> Creamy and distinct in flavor
–> It’s made using the same coagulation and separation processes as cheese from cows milk, but they differ in nutrients.
–> Goat cheese digested differently than milk cheese, easier to digest because of LESS LACTOSE.