The Orobica or Valgerola is a breed of domestic goat from the Val Gerola in the province of Sondrio, in the Bergamo Alps of northern Italy.

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The Orobica or Valgerola is a breed of domestic goat from the Val Gerola in the province of Sondrio, in the Bergamo Alps in northern Italy. The origins of the breed are unknown; It is first documented in the early twentieth century. The Orobica is one of eight Italian native goat breeds for which a pedigree studbook is held by the National Association of sheep farming, the Italian National Association of sheep breeders. The Orobica goat is medium in size; Males weigh on average 80 kg, females about 65 kg. Both sexes have long horns and erect ears. The hair is shiny, consists of long hair end, with a color ranging from uniform ash gray to purple-beige.

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