The productivity of Anglo-Nubian goats in the conditions of the Republic of Moldova

Oleg Maşner

Abstract: The research has been carried out over three consecutive years (2016–2018) on Anglo-Nubian
goats of different origins as imported and reproduced under the conditions of the Republic of Moldova
as well. The goat farm, where the animal testing has been carried out, is located in the center area of
the republic being sufficiently technologized to ensure total manifestation of the genetic potential of
the exploited goats. It was established that the young female goats of the Anglo-Nubian breed possess
a high energy of growth and achieving an average daily increase of 222.50 ± 16.0 g from birth up to
150 days, and with a maximum of 282.50 ± 28.8 g per day in the age range of 60–90 days. Young
female goats 1.5 years of age achieved mean body weight of 62.6–64.8 kg and production of milk per
lactation of 527.3 ± 14.1 liters for primary goats (American origin), 705.55 ± 8.7 liters for goats in the second lactation (American origin) and 719.83 ± 21.65 liters for goats in the second lactation (French origin x American origin) and of 810.30 ± 31.85 liters for goats in the third lactation (French origin).

Keywords: Anglo-Nubian goats; different origins; high energy of growth; milk production

Date published: 2020-10-02