Boer goats

Boer goats

　　　Boer goats, originally from South Africa, have a white coat, with the head, ears, and neck ranging in color from light red to brown, and both eyelids must be pigmented. They are highly adaptable, disease-resistant, large-bodied, and grow rapidly. Adult rams weigh 110–135 kg, while adult ewes weigh 90–110 kg. Lambs are born weighing 3–4 kg, wean at 27–30 kg; they reach around 40 kg by 6 months of age. Their daily weight gain is about 190 g within the first year, and generally over 200 g before weaning. Boer goats mature early, with a kidding rate of 160–180%, and a high proportion of multiple births. They have excellent meat performance, with adult slaughter rates exceeding 50–60%. The carcass is lean but not dry, thick but not fatty, with pure coloration. The meat is low in gaminess, juicy, tender, and highly favored by consumers.