
Jan 1, 2017 · A Boer goat should have a prominent strong head with brown eyes and a gentle appearance. Nose should have a gentle curve, wide nostrils, and a well-formed mouth with …
Boer Goat The Boer goat was developed in South Africa. It is a cross between native African goats and European, Angora and Indian goat breeds. The name is derived from the Dutch …
The South African Boer goat breed standards given above are complete as written. However, these breed standards may be revised as necessary to adequately describe the true breed …
Breed Characteristics: These goats have a recessive gene that makes their muscles lock up when startled, possibly causing them to fall over briefly. The Myotonic characteristic makes them …
May 27, 2007 · ore comfortable around humans. Boer goats originated in South Africa and were imported to the United States. They usually have a white body and red head, and can be …
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BOER GOATS
Boer goats are the only pedigree breed of meat goats in the UK. As a breed they are characteristically short-legged stocky animals, that grow quickly and are broad with good …
Origin The Boer is an improved indigenous South African breed with some infusion of European Angora and Indian goat breeds many years ago.