The Danish Landrace () is a Danish breed of dairy goat.
History
The oldest goat bones found in Denmark have been dated to 3400 BC. The Danish Landrace results from cross-breeding in the nineteenth century of indigenous local goats with imported German Braune Harzer Ziege and Swiss Saanen stock.
The breed association is the ; a herd-book was started in 1982. In 2018 the population was reported as 223 billies (males) and 1115 nannies (females).
Characteristics
It is a medium-sized or large goat. Seven coat colours are recognised, including black and blue
Use
It is used primarily for the production of milk, but is also raised for meat.
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