| Boer goats are known to be the best | | | | without really wandering off. At the same time, the |
| meat-producing breed in the world. These | | | | enclosure should be high and protected enough to |
| large-bodied creatures produce the highest meat yield | | | | deter possible predators like foxes or bears. |
| per animal and, therefore, are given a higher carcass | | | | 2. Having the individual goats regularly checked over |
| value than the other goat breeds. Additionally, people | | | | by the local vet is always a good investment. After |
| find that raising Boer goats is more productive | | | | all, you are marketing the animals' meat. Getting a |
| because meticulous cross-breeding efforts can also | | | | clean bill of health for individual meat producers |
| yield animals with higher quality of meat. Goat | | | | ensures that internal parasites, genetic anomalies and |
| farmers also like raising Boer goats because these | | | | the onset of diseases are at the minimum. This helps |
| animals can adapt to almost any kind of location and | | | | improve the quality of meat, and produces a better |
| environment, and their reproductive rate is | | | | genetic stock for breeding later on. |
| unsurpassed by the other goat breeds. | | | | A vet is also needed just prior to the flushing (or egg |
| If you are thinking about raising Boer goats as a | | | | flushing) of the does. This will guarantee that the |
| business venture, here are a few things to consider. | | | | breeding female goats can produce healthy litters |
| 1. Housing and fencing. Boer goats would need shelter | | | | later on. |
| and another area where it can exercise and graze. | | | | 3. Raising Boer goats also means establishing a regular |
| More often than not, establishing housing and fencing | | | | health regimen that includes: vaccination of the does |
| for these animals would be your highest expenses. | | | | and the kids, de-worming of the adults, grooming, |
| The good news is: you do not really need to | | | | and hoof trimming. |
| construct an expensive pen or fence to keep the | | | | 4. Boer goats are not known to become overweight, |
| goats happy. Just remember that: housing is where | | | | but the animals would still need to be exercised |
| the goats can be kept at night, where they can be | | | | regularly. According to experts, a regular exercise |
| fed and watered in peace, and where kidding -- or | | | | regimen helps keep their meat tender, and prevent |
| the birthing of baby goats can happen without | | | | the goats from becoming destructive due to |
| interference. | | | | boredom. Herding goats to different pastures and |
| Fencing or the fenced grazing area should be large | | | | allowing them to frolic can be great exercises. |
| enough to allow the goats to freely roam and nibble | | | | |