A meat goat is a breed that is specially bred and raised for meat. There are four main breeds raised for meat: Boer, Spanish meat goat, Kiko and Tennessee. The Churchill County Livestock Show and Sale ...

Ephraim Stoltzfus would like nothing more than to get the goat of struggling Plain Sect dairy farmers around Lancaster County. Raising meat goats to satisfy the preferred diets and religious ...

Damian and Meg McNamara decided to start breeding Boer cross goats to give themselves the best chance of growing their own viable livestock business. Previously they both worked full-time jobs while ...

An influx of immigrants who rely on goat meat as a staple of their diet has pulled more people into raising meat goats in New York state. In fact, so many people are raising meat goats in New York ...

While lamb prices are in the doldrums as supply outstrips demand there is one meat which butchers can't get enough of. KATHRYN CROSS spoke to some Boer goat farmers to find out why their industry is ...

A farmer attends to their goats. Boer goats can be good business if managed properly. PHOTOs by michael j ssali. Goat rearing strategy According to Dr Ssekabunga, the farmer should ensure that the ...

GOAT breeds such as the Boer goat, Savanna and Kalahari red are not only good meat-producing animals; they are hardy, and their feeding habits make them versatile and resilient. Also, they have a ...

ABILENE — Although goat meat isn't always available at meat counters in Kansas groceries, the market for the meat is rapidly growing in the Midwest. Jamie Garten, of Garten Boer Goats in Abilene, said ...

And they were forced to start their business from scratch. But rather than restocking, they opted for a whole new enterprise, inspired by their pet Boer goats, Polly and Demond. "Goats are awesome ...

Owen Booth, of Milton, says goat farmers and breeders are often received inquiries from potential overseas buyers. Photo / Southern Rural Life There is a huge demand for Boer goats and goat meat from ...

Kandi Acres of Hawick is home to nearly 500 goats, most of them raised for meat production. Owned by Tiffany Farrier, it has been a labor of love. It is the only halal-certified goat farm in the state ...