Genetic Improvement Programs
for
Canadian Dairy Goats

Goats Versus Other Dairy Breeds
Memberships and Registrations in 1999

Some Other Species
Memberships and Registrations in 1999

Canadian Goat Society (CGS)
Programs and Services

Canadian Goat Society
Memberships and Number of Goats Registered

Number of Goats on
CGS Milk Recording

Number of Herds and Herd Size
CGS Milk Recording Program

Number of Goats on
CGS Type Recording

Number of Herds and Herd Size
CGS Type Recording Program

Biological Characteristics of Goats

Genetic Variation for Goats

Potential for Genetic Progress
in Goats

Genetic Improvement Objectives

Genetic Evaluation
Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs)

Genetic Evaluation
Selection Indexes

Expected Progress in Index
With Different Proportions Selected

Expected Progress in
Milk Yield Per Lactation

Expected Progress in Fat and Protein Yield Per Lactation

Value of Increased Fat and Protein*
($ Per Lactation)

Conclusions

Conclusions Cont’d

Alpine Saanen

Lamancha Nubian

Toggenburg Oberhasli

Other Breeds