 Goats in Corsica |
The Corsican goat (also known as Corse) [1] breed from the French island of Corsica is used primarily for the production of milk. [2]
| Goats in Corsica |
The Corsican goat (also known as Corse) [1] breed from the French island of Corsica is used primarily for the production of milk. [2]
The origin of the indigenous goats in Corsica is uncertain, but their existence has been around for thousands of years. French alpines were used for upgrading in the 1970s. The result is small to medium-sized Corsican goats perfectly adapted to the island's life. These goats are traditionally herded from mountain pasture to pasture during summer and back to warmer lowlands in fall. [3]
Almost 98% of the region's goat population is Corsican. [4]
The average size of a female Corsican goat weighs 30 to 40kg, while a male Corsican goat weighs between 45 and 60kg. [4] The Corsican goat has parallel, curved horns, long hair, a narrow head, and small ears. Its hair is of various colors: black, red, fawn, variegated white, and mottled. [5]
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