| The tried and trusted Boer Goat is widely acclaimed | | | | 2. Make the fenced grazing area big enough to allow |
| as one of if not the best meat producing goat breed | | | | lots of room to amble but fully enclosed to prevent |
| in the world. It's a large goat that consistently | | | | the Boer Goats wandering off. Also, when fencing, |
| produces a high meat yield giving it a high carcass | | | | keep in mind the need to keep your goats in and |
| value compared to other breeds. The quality of the | | | | predators out. Spending a little extra time and money |
| meat is also extremely high. | | | | on fencing can save you a lot of frustration down |
| The Boer Goat is adaptable to a wide range of | | | | the line. |
| terrains and climates. It has an exceptionally high | | | | 3. Hiring the services of a good local veterinarian is |
| fertility rate making it a favorite amongst breeders. | | | | also an essential part of your production plan. Your |
| Combine all these factors with a docile nature and | | | | primary reason for farming Boer Goats is likely meat |
| you have extra reasons as to why the Boer is so | | | | production so a clean bill of health for your animals |
| popular. | | | | and your operation is critical. Both the quality of the |
| If raising Boer Goats for profit is something you are | | | | meat and the quality of the breeding stock will |
| thinking about doing, there are certain factors you | | | | benefit from the care of a good vet. |
| should take into consideration. | | | | 4.Healthy goat production also requires you follow a |
| 1. You will need to provide an appropriate fenced | | | | regular health maintenance program with vaccinations, |
| area for your goats including shelter. It does not | | | | de - worming, hoof care and coat grooming. Again, a |
| have to be too extensive but must include an area | | | | good vet can help with advice on all these subjects. |
| where the goats can be fed and get water and | | | | 5. Regular exercise is critical for healthy production of |
| access to an open area to graze and exercise. If | | | | Boer Goats. It improves the meat quality and keeps |
| possible when designing a sheltered area, take into | | | | the goats active and engaged. An excellent way to |
| consideration the needs of expectant does. An area | | | | exercise your goats is to move from one pasture to |
| where they can give birth or do their "kidding" in | | | | another. If they could talk, they'd thank you! |
| peace and quiet is preferable. | | | | |