Milk production of pure Anglo Nubian, Brown and British Alpine goats during lactation (195 days) in the microrregion of Curimataú at Paraíba State was determined. Six animals of each herd were selected according the order and parity number. Milking control have begun 30 days after birth, with a periodicity of 15 days, in the morning and afternoon milking times, completing 72 determinations. The milk production obtained for the Anglo Nubian, Brown and British Alpine, were 873.6, 1162.0 and 2069.0 g/day, respectively. It was evidenced influence (P<0.05) of herd, lactation period and milking times upon the production: however for the British Alpine this effect was not observed.
goats milk; lactation
