HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Alpine is a breed of?
A
Goat
B
Poultry
C
Cattle
D
Sheep
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The British Alpine is a tall, rangy and graceful dairy-type animal (that is, with a dished or straight facial line and a wedge-shaped body). The average height, measured at the withers, is about 83 cm for does and 95 cm for bucks. The breed is similar to the Saanen in structure and the Toggenburg in markings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Popular Use: Dairy; excess males are often slaughtered for meat or byproducts; wethers make great pack goats if trained from early kidhood. Productivity: French commercial production averages 1953 pounds (886 kg) over 295 days; American Alpine goats average 2266 pounds (1028 kg); butterfat 3.4-3.8%; protein 2.9-3.3%.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Alpine goat is native to French Alps and is also being termed as “French-alpine”.

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