South African Boer Goats
| Herd sire FSE 5123 Intelligent Design, NASDAQ and Mojo Magic genetics, 2009 and 2010 does from this sire are available. |
The Boer goat was developed in South
Africa in the early 1900s for meat
production. Their name is derived from
the Dutch word "Boer" meaning farmer.
The Boer goat was probably bred from
the indigenous goats of the Namaqua
some crossing of Indian and European
bloodlines being possible. They were
selected for meat rather than milk
production; due to selective breeding
and improvement, the Boer goat has a
fast growth rate and excellent carcass
qualities, making it one of the most
popular breeds of meat goat in the
world. Boer goats have a high resistance
to disease and adapt well to hot, dry
semi-deserts. U.S. production is centered
in western Texas, particularly in and
around Mills County and Tom Green
County. The original US breeding stock
came from herds located in New
Zealand. Only later were they imported
directly from South Africa.
The American Boer Goat Association
("ABGA"), drawing upon the 7 decades
of South African breeding experiences
has established breed standards which
emulate the South African standards.
Consequently, through American
breeder's interest and involvement the
American Boer Goat is on course to
becoming the premier Boer Stock in the
world.
Boer goats commonly have white bodies
and distinctive red heads. Like the
Nubian goat, they possess long,
pendulous ears. They are noted for being
docile, fast growth, having high fertility
rates, and does are reported to have
superior mothering skills as compared to
other goats. Mature Boer bucks weigh
between 110-135 kg (240-300 lb), and
mature does between 90-100
kg(200-220 lb).
Africa in the early 1900s for meat
production. Their name is derived from
the Dutch word "Boer" meaning farmer.
The Boer goat was probably bred from
the indigenous goats of the Namaqua
some crossing of Indian and European
bloodlines being possible. They were
selected for meat rather than milk
production; due to selective breeding
and improvement, the Boer goat has a
fast growth rate and excellent carcass
qualities, making it one of the most
popular breeds of meat goat in the
world. Boer goats have a high resistance
to disease and adapt well to hot, dry
semi-deserts. U.S. production is centered
in western Texas, particularly in and
around Mills County and Tom Green
County. The original US breeding stock
came from herds located in New
Zealand. Only later were they imported
directly from South Africa.
The American Boer Goat Association
("ABGA"), drawing upon the 7 decades
of South African breeding experiences
has established breed standards which
emulate the South African standards.
Consequently, through American
breeder's interest and involvement the
American Boer Goat is on course to
becoming the premier Boer Stock in the
world.
Boer goats commonly have white bodies
and distinctive red heads. Like the
Nubian goat, they possess long,
pendulous ears. They are noted for being
docile, fast growth, having high fertility
rates, and does are reported to have
superior mothering skills as compared to
other goats. Mature Boer bucks weigh
between 110-135 kg (240-300 lb), and
mature does between 90-100
kg(200-220 lb).
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| Early Spring grass draws goats to pasture with the ever-present Great Pyrenees "Aida" standing guard |
| Early Spring day draws goats to pasture |
| Early Spring day draws goats to pasture |