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hello
does anyone have any information on boer goats?
i live in no. california, and i have just reaad an article on the boer
goats and their introduction into the u.s.

i am very interested and would appreciate anything on this topic.
sarah
(not edward)


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I have a brochure on Boer goats but am still in a state of semi-
unpacking but as soon as I find it, I'll get back to you.  The
brochure was distributed by an exporting firm.  I am not overwhelmed
by what I know of them but shall review the info.

Wes Combs, Ph.D.
Consultant in International
	Livestock Development
Victoria, B.C.
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References on Boer goats:

Joubert, D.M. Indigenous South African Sheep and Goats: Their Origin
	and Development. Tropical Science XI(3):185-195.

Not a lot of performance data. 

"Mature Improved Boer goat females weigh between 60 and 75 kg. when
in good condition.  Full grown castrates will reach a weight of no
less than 100 kg. without supplementary feeding."

Australian Breeding Pty Ltd
Business office:
4th Floor, 41 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Phone: (08) 410 0233
  International +61 8 410 0233
Fax:   (08) 410 1195
  International +61 8 310 1195

That company title should be Australian Breeding Management Pty Ltd.

ABM claims 170% weaned kids.  No dairy production is given or claimed.

My personal view is that breeds without dairy potential have little use
in international development with the exception of fibre breeds.  

Several other exotic goat breeds have more potential for both meat and
milk.

Wes Combs, PhD
Consultant in International
	Livestock Development

Victoria, CBC
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