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SAANEN DAIRY GOATS
Home of the National Saanen Breeders Assoc.
Goat Health
Using ADGA Herd Improvement Programs

Ideal Point Ranges for Linear Traits

 

Stature

Meet Breed Standard

Strength
27-33

Dairyness

33-38

Rump Angle

30-35
Rump Width
30-35

Rear Legs

25-30
Fore Udder
35-42
Rear Udder Height
40-45
Rear Udder Arch
32-40

Medial Suspensory Ligament

28-32
Udder Depth
22-27
Teat Placement
25-30
Teat Diameter
18-28
Rear Udder - Side View
22-28