Australian Dairy Goat Exports
Australian Dairy Goats
Australia’s Livestock Exporters is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high quality dairy goats to countries around the world, in particular throughout the Middle East and South East Asia. We supply dairy goats (and dairy sheep) to dairy farms to help countries develop their own domestic dairy market and to increase their local production of dairy goods. Our dairy goat stock is among the best in the world in terms of milk production, breed, and high quality disease-free farming practices, along with genomic tested genetics.
We can help you with the import of Saanen Goats, British Alpine Goats and Boer Goats into your local market.
Saanen Goat Exports
The Saanen Goat is a Swiss breed, originating in the Saane Valley Switzerland. It is now the most popular dairy goat breed in many countries, including in Australia.
Saanen does are heavy milk producers typically yielding between 3% and 4% fat. The Saanen is a typical dairy-type animal, it has a dished or straight facial line and a wedge-shaped body. In terms of size, Saanen goats are medium to large among dairy breeds. Does weigh at least 64 kg and stand about 81 cm at the withers, while bucks stand about 94 cm.
Our Australian-bred Saanen goats are of world class standard and have set many milk producing records. Saanens have also been used in many parts of the world to grade up local breeds, which makes them an ideal choice for buyers building or expanding a commercial dairy herd.
British Alpine Goat Exports
The British Alpine breed was originally developed in Britain back in 1903 by crossing local goats with Alpine goats imported from Switzerland, hence the name ‘British Alpine’.
The British Alpine is very active and suited for a free ranging situation. British Alpines are known for their extended lactations and are thus excellent milkers. In colder months they are well-known for their ability to keep milking, which is a real feature of this breed.
These goats have good-sized teats, which allow easier milking. They are a good producer of high-quality milk, with a typical fat yield of around 3% to 4%. They are also medium to heavy milk producers.
Boer Goat Exports
The Boer goat breed was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. The name comes from the afrikaans (dutch) word for farmer “boer”. When compared with pastured commercial goats, Boer goats raised specifically for show purposes may appear to have little in common, however the difference is superficial. Their breeding has resulted in them being larger than normal goats, and meet specific visual appearances, with these very characteristics, and their underlying valuable genes, proving useful to add to the commercial herd.
A high-quality buck, even when mated with an average doe, can produce high-quality offspring. Boer goats tend to gain weight at about the same rate as their sire, so a buck from a proven fast-growing bloodline will command the highest price, as its offspring will tend to also be fast growers.
The Australian Boer Goats provides a number of advantages for the international market such as:
- A source of top quality genetics
- Animals that have been selected to thrive in a range of farming conditions
- A highly versatile breed that complements other livestock production.
- A cost effective meat production resource.
- A product of a clean pristine sea-locked continent which is free from many diseases.
Why Import Australian Dairy Goats
Since 1997, Australia’s Livestock Exporters has delivered more than 500,000 head of breeding and dairy livestock into over 50 countries. When you import dairy goats from us, you get:
- High milk-producing dairy goat breeds with genomic tested genetics
- Options for goat semen and embryos from proven dairy bloodlines, to grade up a local herd without live transport
- Heat-tolerance selection, bred to milk and thrive in hot climates from the Gulf to South East Asia
- Healthy animals from a clean, sea-locked continent free from many herd diseases
- Stock matched to your production goals, establishing a new dairy herd or grading up an existing one
- Full export handling, from health testing and certification to quarantine and freight
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
For countries that have cargo flights directly from Australia, the minimum order quantity is 100 head of goat.
How many goats can you supply at one time?
Australia’s Livestock Exporters can provide up to 2,500 head of dairy goat at a time, pending on breed and your requirements.
What countries can you export dairy goats to?
We may export to China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and to most countries globally.
How big is a Saanen goat?
Saanen goats are a medium to large dairy breed. Does weigh at least 64 kg and stand about 81 cm at the withers, while bucks stand about 94 cm. Their size, high milk yield and docile temperament make them a leading choice for commercial dairy herds.
Which dairy goat breed is right for my herd?
The right breed depends on your production goal. For high milk volume, choose Saanen goats. For long lactations and reliable milking through colder months, choose British Alpine goats. For meat production and herd build-out, choose Boer goats.
Saanen goats are the highest-volume milk producers and the most popular dairy breed worldwide. British Alpine goats are valued for extended lactations and cold-weather milking. Boer goats are a meat breed used to grow and improve commercial herds.
Tell us your climate and production targets and we will recommend the right breed or mix.
Can you supply genetics instead of live animals?
Yes. We can supply goat semen and embryos from the same dairy bloodlines, which is often the most practical option where live import is restricted.
What health and quarantine steps are involved?
All animals are health-tested and certified by a veterinarian and prepared through pre-export quarantine, with full export documentation provided. Requirements vary by destination, and we manage them as part of the service, including livestock shipping by air or sea.