| Meat goats are available in many different varieties | | | | equally impressive meat characteristics. The Boer |
| across the world. It is important to have proper | | | | breed originated from South Africa but is today |
| knowledge and understanding of the different breeds | | | | found in many different places of the world with |
| that hail from various parts of the world in order to | | | | Australia being one of the largest livestock exporters |
| select the best option. The extensive range of | | | | of Boer goats. |
| Spanish meat goats is particularly well renowned for | | | | The Boer-Spanish cross is yet another interesting |
| its meat. In general it is recommended to go for | | | | variety of meat goats that is definitely worth |
| horned varieties only as these are free from harmful | | | | investing in. It is also more affordable than the |
| diseases that may crop up in naturally polled goats. | | | | genuine Boer as the costs of rearing the crossbreeds |
| You will also be able to find some livestock exporters | | | | is lower. A full size Boer goat can weigh up to 200 |
| that actually cross Spanish goats with different dairy | | | | pounds which is why they require considerably more |
| breeds. The end result is a larger sized kid that has | | | | feed and care than any other breed used for meat |
| the capacity to produce large volumes of milk. | | | | production. Some livestock exporters also cross Boer |
| However, when it comes to meat qualities you will | | | | goats with Cashmere goats which deliver outstanding |
| find it to be lacking a meaty carcass. This is why | | | | results. These types of goats are in high demand all |
| such varieties are better suited for milk production. | | | | over the world because of their desirable qualities. |
| The reason why such varieties are starting to gain | | | | Hailing from New Zealand, the Kiko is a classic variety |
| popularity as meat goats is because of their low price | | | | of meat goat. Characterized by their large frames |
| and easy availability which tends to offset its carcass | | | | these goats can survive under tough conditions and |
| characteristics. Furthermore, the meat qualities can | | | | are easy to rare. However, this is a relatively rare |
| drastically improve if they are cross bred with | | | | variety which may be difficult to find and expensive |
| Boer-type bucks which are also inexpensive to | | | | to acquire. |
| produce. | | | | Above mentioned are just some of the leading |
| Another great variety is the range of Angora goats. | | | | varieties of meat goats for sale that you will be able |
| However, this breed is not adaptable to cold climates | | | | to find out there. Livestock exporters from across |
| and locating reliable livestock exporters may be a | | | | the world specialize in dealing with these different |
| problem for people in certain areas. Boer goats are | | | | types of meat goats and you should go for an |
| termed as the best of the lot when it comes to | | | | exporter with expertise in the particular breed that |
| meat goats for sale. Although expensive to rear | | | | you are looking to buy. |
| these goats have a remarkable growth rate and | | | | |