Comparison of Physiological and Biological Data of European Goats Adapted in Georgia with Standard Breed Data

The ability of European high-yielding dairy goats (Saanen and Alpine) to adapt to different environment in Georgia and to maintain the productivity and some health parameters provided by the standards were under the study. To determine the health status of the introduced goats, we studied physiological-biological data of both breeds in different climatic zones. Observations were conducted in two farms (near Rustavi and in the foothills of Mtskheta Municipality). Up to 100 goats of mixed age were under the experiment. From physiological and biological data, we studied body temperature, respiration and pulse rate, and also general blood analysis. Comparison of the obtained data with the standard values allowed us to conclude that the data are as close as possible to each other. This proves that the goats have adapted well and the local conditions are quite satisfactory for them. The high genetic potential of Saanen and alpine goat breeds and the results obtained by us allow to offer to farmers reasonable advice-recommendations on breeding these breeds in different climatic zones of Georgia, which will form prospects for long-term, sustainable development of the sector in the country.