Nov 19, 2024 · In this post, we’re sharing some advice on managing Boer goat breeding cycles, from detecting heat to determining optimal mating times, all based on our years of experience working with Boer goats out here on the farm.

Oct 31, 2024 · By carefully planning and implementing these pre-mating and mating strategies, you can optimize your Boer goat breeding program and achieve higher fertility rates and healthier offspring.

MATING While some Boer Goat producers prefer to have their bucks run with the does all year round, a better management practice is to have specific breeding seasons which will allow better management of the kidding season.

In my area, it is best to breed the goats the first week of September to kid out in the first week of February. Why?

Boer Goats is an attractive meat goat breed option for homesteaders who don’t have acreage for cattle. Among the several meat breeds available, the Boer goat has the fastest growth and best meat-to-bone conversion – a valuable quality for homesteaders!

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Aug 14, 2019 · There are some significant advantages seen in using this mating system for meat production. The advantages have been documented in other livestock, and there is a growing body of evidence that suggests the advantages apply for goats raised for meat too. A number of practical systems are available.

Oct 15, 2019 · When choosing goats for breeding, your decisions will depend on what your purposes are for your herd. The criteria you look for will be different if you are breeding dairy goats, versus breeding goats for meat, for fiber (Cashmere …

Nov 9, 2023 · Common rut behaviors include putting their heads back and rolling their lips while they urinate on themselves. They’ll often urinate on their front legs, face, beard and belly. Bucks will rub themselves alongside the does as part of the matting process. Does are attracted to …

Dec 19, 2024 · In Boer goat breeding, a strong pedigree can indicate not only physical attributes but also health, temperament, and reproductive success. Here’s why pedigree is so important: Predictable Traits: A well-documented pedigree provides insight into what you can expect from a goat in terms of size, conformation, muscle structure, and coat quality.