BoerGoats

Breeders of Kiko, Savanna, Myotonic, and Spanish meat goats all claim their breed to be hardier than Boer meat goats. They use hardiness, resistance to internal parasites, fertility, and mothering ability as their primary selling points when promoting their breeds. There is no doubt that these are the most important characteristics for determining the profitability of commercial meat goats. Do Boers fall short in these four very important traits? The answer is some do. In fact many probably do, but they do not have to! With the possible exception of Spanish goats, Boers have a much broader and more diverse genetic base than any of the other meat goat breeds. Several thousand full blood Boer goats...

Most of us love to have cute home pets. Pet goats like the dwarf goats of Nigeria originate in west Africa they are just two foot tall - a little version of a goat that you can take care of at home. Pet lovers will surely love to have them as cute home pets because they have tranquil, unflappable, lovable, tender and playful characters. They can be easily train and capable of walking on a restriction. They are easy to be with most especially with children and old people because they are lovable. There are varieties of assortment in terms of colors like white, black, cream, red and patterns. There are also special origins wherein they have white frosting on their ears and some has blue eyes which...

Meat goats are available in many different varieties across the world. It is important to have proper knowledge and understanding of the different breeds that hail from various parts of the world in order to select the best option. The extensive range of Spanish meat goats is particularly well renowned for its meat. In general it is recommended to go for horned varieties only as these are free from harmful diseases that may crop up in naturally polled goats. You will also be able to find some livestock exporters that actually cross Spanish goats with different dairy breeds. The end result is a larger sized kid that has the capacity to produce large volumes of milk. However, when it comes to meat...

Have you ever considered owning a pet goat? Nigerian Dwarf goats are of western African origin. They are miniature dairy goats standing less than two feet tall. They have calm, even-tempered, sweet, gentle and playful personalities. They are easily trainable and can even walk on a leash. These characteristics make them lovable companions or pets, especially, for small children, the disabled, and the elderly. They come in many colors including: white, black, red, cream and patterns. Some have white "frosting" on their ears and blue eyes. The nose is straight and the ears upright. Their coat is soft with short to medium hair. The Nigerian goats share pastures, peacefully, with other livestock such as...

Livestock exporters earn revenue by selling goats primarily to the meat market for slaughter along with the sale of breeding stock. The primary meat market is in fact an ethnic market. Exporters make direct sales to such consumers. In other cases they may sell to processors that have developed a substantial market of ethnic consumers. If you are looking to acquire meat goats for sale as a processor then you need to understand that most livestock exporters engage in indirect selling to processors. This can be done in various ways including barn sales where buyers have contacts with multiple processors throughout the region. On the other hand you can gain significant benefits as a producer as well if...

The tried and trusted Boer Goat is widely acclaimed as one of if not the best meat producing goat breed in the world. It's a large goat that consistently produces a high meat yield giving it a high carcass value compared to other breeds. The quality of the meat is also extremely high. The Boer Goat is adaptable to a wide range of terrains and climates. It has an exceptionally high fertility rate making it a favorite amongst breeders. Combine all these factors with a docile nature and you have extra reasons as to why the Boer is so popular. If raising Boer Goats for profit is something you are thinking about doing, there are certain factors you should take into consideration. 1. You will need to...