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?
