BOER GOATS

By: Levi Messer

What are Boer Goats?

• From South Africa• Developed by the Dutch

Settlers • The premier meat goat of the

world• “Boer” = Dutch word for

“farmer”• Came to U.S. in 1993

• For more info:http://www.abga.org/page.php?pageid=2

High Quality Boers Used from www.tctc.com

Commercial Boers

Boer Goats are Taking Over

Why are Boer Goats so Popular in the U.S.?

• Rising Ethic groups• Health awareness• Ease in 4-H and other Exhibition• Economical and Efficient• Supplement existing animal operations

Ohio State Universityhttp://ohioline.osu.edu/as-fact/0014.html

American Imports of Goat Meat From 2002 to 2007

http://www.extension.org/pages/Goat_Meat_Import_and_Export

Goats in the Show RingFrom County Fairs To National Shows

Personal Success Story

ABGA National Show 2008

Red2 Redgate

Yellow Rose

National Grand Champion Percentage Doe

JABGA National Show 2009

Fern Hollow Farm Indian Outlaw

National Grand Champion Fullblood Buck

2010 Accomplishments

Questions?