The breed was initially named the Swiss Alpine, but in 1977, the breed name was changed to Oberhasli. They have a friendly, gentle, and sweet disposition. Mature goats are considered medium in size.

One-day-old Oberhasli goats at Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant. Maybe you visited a petting zoo or a local farm. Perhaps you want to take control of your own dairy, meat or fiber production ...

The LaMancha breed was originally developed in California almost 100 years ago, and, distinctively, these goats have tiny or no outer ears. Oberhasli is a breed developed in Switzerland.

Oberhasli were imported to the U.S. from Switzerland in the 1930s, but weren’t recognized until the ‘80s, when they had a breed standard written for them. Though Van Echo fell in love with the ...

According to the USDA, the goat industry in the U.S. is growing. Internationally goats and goat’s milk are very popular; in fact, goat’s milk is the most consumed milk in the world. There are ...

Years later, when she and her husband moved to a farm, they decided to get goats. After going to fairs and talking with ...

He’s a hot mess, but he’s the sweetest,” says Anna of the Oberhasli breed goat. There’s also Diego, who hails from a dairy farm in Maine and whom Anna describes as a “loner who does his ...

Her herd has now grown to 165 oberhasli goats, a Swiss breed whose milk she sums up in one word: “Incredible.” Shawn Martin breaks up goat cheese as the last bit of whey drains at St. John ...

HONEY BROOK — The Chester County 4-H Dairy Goat Show was held at the Romano 4-H Center of Chester County on Rt. 322, Honey Brook as part of the 4-H Fair Week on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

The milk from her small herd of Oberhasli and Saanen goats is the key to the quality of the farmstead cheeses from Ruggles Hill Creamery, winner of numerous awards including reserve Best-in-Show ...