Boer comes from the Dutch word for farmer, developed in South Africa, to help fulfill the demands for a hardy fast growing meat goat. Being the first goat breed involved in the meat production performance testing, it has average daily gains of over .44lb/day, an extended breeding season making possible 3 kiddings every 2 years, and a kidding rate of 200%. Boer goats have recently been introduced into the USA, and are increasing in popularity as people realize the demand for these meat producing goats. Dairy goat owners see the benefit of out crossing to the Boer, as the incredible gains increase profit on each kid. The demand is always high for Good quality show animals.
Boer comes from the Dutch word for farmer, developed in South Africa, to help fulfill the demands for a hardy fast growing meat goat. Being the first goat breed involved in the meat production performance testing, it has average daily gains of over .44lb/day, an extended breeding season making possible 3 kiddings every 2 years, and a kidding rate of 200%. Boer goats have recently been introduced into the USA, and are increasing in popularity as people realize the demand for these meat producing goats. Dairy goat owners see the benefit of out crossing to the Boer, as the incredible gains increase profit on each kid. The demand is always high for Good quality show animals.