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Why Shami Goat Farming?
We are committed to nurturing new herds right from conception to ensure healthy, thriving Shami goats.
At Antoniades Farm, we meticulously prepare our facilities and expertise to ensure that each Shami goat is raised with the utmost care from birth, fostering healthy, productive goats that meet the highest breeding standards.
- Cyprus has maintained an international reputation for successful selective breeding of Cyprus (Damascus) Shami Goat. Genetic strength has been achieved by ensuring a large pool of animals to support frequent replacement of breeding stock.
- The Shami Goat is a highly adaptive & prolific animal that is recognized as the ultimate goat in either dual or single purpose production systems.
- Our Bucks begin mating from 9 months and remain in the production system for a maximum of 2 years and we minimize consanguinity by separating them from females until decision to breed when we only permit crosses beyond third degree relatives.
- Milk production reaches a maximum of 3 days post-partum and averages 4-5kg a day with many goats achieving more.
- Our selection criteria for genetic improvement include of 1000kg in a single lactation – lactation 305 days & 2 to 3 kids per pregnancy
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Cyprus Shami Goats: The Ideal Choice for Milk and Meat Production
The Cyprus (Damascus) Shami goat is renowned for its exceptional adaptability and hardiness, making it a top choice for both milk and meat production systems. Whether used in purebred or cross-bred programs, Shami goats consistently outperform equivalent breeds, excelling in intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive farming environments.
Since 1980, Antoniades Farm has successfully exported Shami goats to over 30 countries. Our goats maintain their high productivity rates, even when crossbred with local or other equivalent breeds. For example, detailed studies from Libya confirm that both purebred and F1 generations of crossbred Shami goats continue to deliver superior results in terms of milk yield and growth rates.
We recommend the Cyprus Shami goat for both private breeders looking to enhance herd quality and agricultural development projects aiming to improve local genetic lines. The Cyprus Shami goat supports genetic research, helping to establish sustainable income-generating programs while boosting productivity in the region.
Join the global family of successful Shami goat breeders and experience the quality that Antoniades Farm offers to your production system.
We offer a diverse selection of premium Shami goats and Chios sheep.
Our livestock is carefully bred, ensuring high genetic standards for superior farming results.
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Partner with Antoniades Farm for the highest quality livestock, bred with care and expertise. Contact us today to discuss how we can meet your agricultural needs.