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Breeding sheep and goats from Austria

Strong genetics.
Clear prospects.

Austrian breeding expertise for your farm.

High-performing sheep and goats, the right genetics and practical solutions for your flock or herd: we combine the expertise of Austrian breeders with advice, animal selection and international transport.

Live animal exports

The appropriate breed.
The right start.

For milk, meat and breeding – discover the characteristics and performance data of our sheep and goat breeds.

Our breeding goals

Performance that counts every day.

Dairy and meat breeds have different requirements. The focus is on efficient, functional animals that are suitable for their intended use.

Milk & Quality

Breeding goals for dairy breeds

Increasing milk yield and milk components (milk quality, udder conformation and milkability), while improving conformation, lifetime performance and functionality with optimal breed type.

Milk yieldMilk componentsLifetime performance

Meat & Versatility

Breeding goals for meat breeds

Fertility, meat production potential, good maternal traits, year-round breeding, and suitability for landscape management and grazing marginal land.

FertilityMaternal traitsMeat yield

Targeted breeding progress

Semen & Embryos

Genetics for the next generation of your herd.

Supplement your breeding with selected Austrian sheep and goat genetics. Discover our range and the possibilities for your farm.

Insights from Austria

Our animals.
Our passion.

Discover the world of Austrian sheep and goat farming in the film.

Sheep & goat breeding from Austria6:31 minutes · with sound

Sheep and goat breeding in Austria (2026)

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Livestock population

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Herdbook animals

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Animals under official milk recording

Consulting & Support

From livestock housing
to the right flock or herd.

A good start begins with the interaction between the building, equipment, and animals.

Whether you are building, extending or converting livestock housing, we support you with planning, establishing your flock or herd and settling the animals in. Ongoing support and coordinated animal transport are also part of our service.

Sheep in a bright, structured pen in the feeding area

Let us discuss your project

What are your goals
for your farm?

Contact us now
Sheep herding on a mountain pasture in front of an Austrian mountain landscapeAustrian flag

Our origins

Austria.
In agriculture
rooted.

From the alpine meadows to the agricultural regions: Austria combines diverse landscapes with agriculture dominated by family-run businesses.

This diversity forms the backdrop of our sheep and goat farming. Breeding experience and the daily work with the animals are all part of this.

European map with highlighted Austria and marked export countries in front of an Austrian mountain and lake landscape
State territory
83.900 km²
approximately
Population
9,22 million
January 1, 2026 · rounded
Agricultural land
2,57 million ha
Agricultural Structure Survey 2023
Of which arable land
1,32 million ha
Agricultural Structure Survey 2023
Data & Sources

Indicated data. Population: final status as of January 1, 2026. Land use: Agricultural structure survey 2023.

Statistics Austria – PopulationStatistics Austria – Land useAustria – Geography

With the support of the federal government, the states and the European Union. Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management. WE LIVE THE LAND – Common Agricultural Policy Austria. Co-financed by the European Union.