The Murcian goat is a domestic breed of dual-purpose domestic goat from southeastern Spain. In fact, Mercian goats are raised in the province of Murcia on the Mediterranean coast in southeastern Spain.
The breed is suitable for both meat and dairy products. It is also called by other names such as murcian, Murcian, Murcian and Royal Murciana. Along with several other Spanish goat breeds, the Mercian goat was well known in Spain in the early 16th century.
The breed was available in the United States in the 1920s. And in the 1930s, the Murchian goat was one of the goat breeds from which La Mancha goats were bred.
The breed was bred and tamed in the province of Murcia in Spain, hence its name. And the main goat breeding areas of Murcia are located in the Region of Murcia, in the communities of Jumilla and Yecla.
There is an organization in Spain called “Spanish Association of Criadores de Cabras de Raza Murciano-Granadina (AKRIMUR)”, which is the Spanish National Association of Murciano-Granadina Goats. Learn more about this breed of goats below.
Characteristics of the Murcian breed goat
The Murcian goat is a medium-sized animal with shorter ears and tail than many other goat breeds. Their ears are placed horizontally and have the same shape as those of Swiss breeds such as Saanen, Alpines and Oberhaslies.
Relative to their size, they are known to be excellent milk producers, particularly high in milk fat. They are very prolific and do not require a specific breeding season. They have a fine coat that ranges from mahogany to dark in color. And their udder is well developed.
The average weight of a male is 50-70 kg, and the average weight of a female is 30-55 kg. Photo courtesy of CultureCheeseMag.
Advantages
It is a dual purpose animal. They are suitable for both meat and dairy production.
Special Notes
The Murcia goat is an elegant yet hardy breed of goat from Spain. They are known for their ability to turn poor quality food into thick, flavorful milk.
They are even very suitable for grazing in the hot, dry pastures of this arid region. And they are one of the best dairy goats for arid climates. They have excellent migratory abilities and can travel long distances for food.
Females are excellent milk producers and can produce up to 600 kg of milk per lactation period. See the full breed profile below.
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| Breed name | Murcia |
| another name | Also called by other names such as Murcian, Murciene, Murcien and Royal Murciana. |
| Purpose of the breed | Meat and milk |
| Breed size | small medium |
| Dollar | About 50-70kg |
| doe | About 30-55kg |
| horns | Not |
| climatic tolerance | All climates |
| coat color | the red tree |
| Suitable for Stall Fed | Not sure |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | Spain |
