Summary of AS 10 PRINCIPAIS RAÇAS DE CAPRINOS CRIADOS NO BRASIL - RAÇAS DE CAPRINOS USADOS NO BRASIL

The video presents the 10 main goat breeds raised in Brazil, focusing on their origins, characteristics, and production aptitudes (meat, milk, or dual-purpose). It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right breed to optimize production and reduce risks, especially in Brazil’s Northeast, where nearly 90% of the national herd is located.

Key Points and Tips:

Goat farming is widespread in Brazil, with the Northeast region (Bahia, Piauí, Pernambuco, Ceará) as the main production hub.
Selecting the appropriate breed depends on the production goal: meat, milk, or dual-purpose.
Many breeds are adapted to Brazil’s semi-arid climate, showing rusticity and resistance to parasites.

Breeds Overview:

Kalahari Red
- Origin: Kalahari Desert, South Africa
- Traits: Reddish coat, robust, good muscle mass, resistant to worms
- Aptitude: High-quality meat production, good maternal ability
- Size: Females 50-70 kg, males 70-90 kg
Alpine Brown
- Origin: Alps (France/Switzerland)
- Traits: Brown coat with black dorsal stripe, voluminous uterus, good teats
- Aptitude: High milk production (4-8 liters/day), used for crossbreeding
- Size: Females 40+ kg, males 70-100 kg
Toggenburg (Toger)
- Origin: Switzerland
- Traits: Brown coat with color variations, rustic, fertile (twins, triplets)
- Aptitude: Dairy production (~600 kg milk/lactation with 35% fat), adapts to dry climates
- Size: Females ~50 kg, males ~70 kg
Surrão (Split breed)
- Origin: Northeast Brazil
- Traits: Coat split in two colors, medium size, horns directed backward/upward
- Aptitude: Skin production, used in meat and crossbreeding
- Size: ~36 kg
Canindé
- Origin: Northeast Brazil (Piauí or Bahia)
- Traits: Medium to large size, vigorous, rustic, possibly related to Swiss Black Grisone
- Aptitude: Dual-purpose (milk and meat), better for milk
- Size: Females 45-55 kg, males 66-80 kg
Moxotó
- Origin: Northeast Brazil (Pernambuco)
- Traits: Small size due to natural selection, good reproductive performance
- Aptitude: Meat production, low milk yield (~1 liter/day for 4 months), skin production
- Regions: Bahia, Ceará, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí
Savannah
- Origin: South Africa (1957)
- Traits: White coat, black skin (sun protection), large size, parasite-resistant
- Aptitude: Meat production with good carcass conformation
- Size: Males up to 130 kg, females 60-70 kg
Boer
- Origin: South Africa (20th century)
- Traits: Strong, fast growth, high fertility, rustic, broad muscle mass
- Aptitude: Meat production with low fat and good palatability, average milk for kid rearing
- Widely distributed in Brazil
Saanen
- Origin: Switzerland
- Traits: White or cream coat, short hair, some dark skin spots
- Aptitude: Highest milk production among dairy breeds (520-920 kg/lactation)
- Size: Males 70-90 kg, females 45-60 kg
- Used in confinement and crossbreeding to improve milk yield
Anglo-Nubian (Angl Numbi)
- Origin: Cross of Nubian goats from Sudan and English goats
- Traits: Large, short hair, varied coat colors, prolific
- Aptitude: Dual-purpose (meat and milk), milk with high fat and solids
- Most genetically influential breed in Brazil, well adapted to tropical climates

Notable Locations:

Northeast Brazil (Bahia, Piauí, Pernambuco, Ceará) — main goat production region
Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco — Toggenburg presence

Summary:

The video highlights the diversity of goat breeds in Brazil, each with unique adaptations and production qualities suited to Brazil’s climate and farming systems. Producers are encouraged to select breeds based on their production goals (meat, milk, or both) and local conditions to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Speakers/Products:

No specific speakers or brands mentioned; the video is informational and targeted at goat producers and farmers.