Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
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Capore e Dragobise<br />
Local names: Dragobija<br />
“Capore e Dragobise” is a typical goat <strong>of</strong> Alpine area. Medium size<br />
body, developed skeleton, thin <strong>and</strong> strong feet, chest girth 80-89cm,<br />
shin girth 8.2-10.4cm, udder girth 23-25 cm, teat length 6.2-8.8cm.<br />
About 10 % <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> animals have rudimental ears. About 5-6 % <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
animals have wattles<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution N-Albania; Dargobia<br />
Population size 3500-3800; 120 rams, 2900-3100 goats; trend: decreasing<br />
Risk status endangered<br />
Colour black<br />
Coat black coloured mantle, black to ash-grey coloured hair<br />
Head black coloured head, beard existing, long ears<br />
Horns above- back inward arched horns<br />
Weight m: 70-90; f: 45-60 kg<br />
Height 63-68 cm<br />
Productivity milk yield 130 - 180 kg, 3.8% fat; lactaion 170 days<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Kristaq Kume; Assoc. ALBAGENE, Tirana,<br />
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