Anglo-Nubian Goat

Exotic BreedDual PurposeEngland origin

Breed Overview

The Anglo-Nubian is a large, elegant dual-purpose breed developed in England by crossing native goats with Indian (including Jamunapari) and African bloodlines. Famous for its long pendulous ears and convex Roman nose, it gives rich, high-butterfat milk alongside good meat, and — unusually for an exotic — tolerates heat well.

Because its ancestry traces partly to the Indian Jamunapari, the Anglo-Nubian is more heat-adapted than the Swiss dairy breeds, making it one of the better exotic choices for Indian conditions, whether kept purebred or used for crossbreeding.

Key benefits of the Anglo-Nubian Goat

Rich, high-butterfat milk — excellent for cheese/ghee
Good dual-purpose milk and meat
More heat-tolerant than Swiss dairy breeds
Well-suited to Indian conditions, pure or crossbred

Key Characteristics

Long, wide, pendulous ears and a pronounced Roman nose
Large, upstanding frame; wide range of colours
Short glossy coat
Rich high-butterfat milk plus good meat; heat-tolerant

🐐Physical Characteristics

A large, graceful breed defined by long, wide pendulous ears and a strongly convex Roman nose — a nod to its Jamunapari ancestry. It comes in many colours and patterns, with a short glossy coat and a tall, upstanding frame.

🥛Milk Production

Gives 2–3 litres/day of notably rich milk — the highest butterfat of the common dairy breeds — which is prized for cheese, ghee and other value-added products.

🌦Climate Suitability

More heat-tolerant than the Swiss dairy breeds thanks to its part-Indian, part-African ancestry, making it one of the better exotic breeds for warm Indian conditions with basic shade and shelter.

🌾Feeding Requirements

A large dual-purpose breed needing about 5 kg green fodder plus 500–700 g concentrate per adult daily. Good nutrition supports both its rich milk and its meat growth.

Advantages & Disadvantages

✓ Advantages

✓Rich, high-butterfat milk — excellent for cheese/ghee

✓Good dual-purpose milk and meat

✓More heat-tolerant than Swiss dairy breeds

✓Well-suited to Indian conditions, pure or crossbred

✗ Disadvantages

✗Lower milk volume than Saanen/Toggenburg

✗Large frame needs good feed and housing

✗Purebred stock costly and limited in India

Tips for Beginners

Buy from certified breeders

Insist on documented lineage and a health card to guarantee purebred, disease-free stock.

Build raised, airy housing

A dry, well-ventilated shed with slatted flooring prevents hoof rot and respiratory disease.

Vaccinate on schedule

Follow the PPR, ET and FMD schedule from day one — prevention is far cheaper than treatment.

Balance the ration

Combine green fodder with a mineral-rich concentrate to sustain healthy growth and milk yield.

Start small, scale steadily

Begin with 5–10 does and one quality buck; expand only once you master routine management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Its ancestry traces partly to the Indian Jamunapari and to African breeds, making it far more heat-tolerant than the Swiss dairy goats. With basic shade and shelter it adapts well to warm Indian conditions.

It has the highest butterfat of the common dairy breeds — richer and creamier than Saanen or Toggenburg milk — which makes it especially prized for cheese, ghee and other value-added dairy products.

It is a true dual-purpose breed, giving 2–3 litres of rich, high-butterfat milk a day alongside a large, meaty frame — a versatile choice for Indian farms.