Other names Laoshan Dairy Distribution Shandong Province Higher classification Goat | Country of origin China Scientific name Capra aegagrus hircus Rank Breed | |
Conservation status FAO (2007): not at risk Weight Male: 76 kg
Female: 48 kg Height Male: 85 cm
Female: 71 cm Similar Hexi Cashmere, Jining Grey, Kaghani, Grisons Striped, Xinjiang goat | ||
The Loashan goat breed from the Shandong Province of China is used for the production of milk. It is derived from the selective breeding of local goats crossed with Saanen goats first introduced to the area in 1904.
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