FGASPAPI

MEAT GOAT BREEDS
Goats of any breed or crossbreed are eventually slaughtered for human consumption. With the exception of the South African Boer goat imported via New Zealand in early 1993, there are no true meat goats breeds in the U.S. However, there are few breeds that stand out as more specialized for meat production. These [...]

by Susan SchoenianArea Agent,
Sheep and GoatsWestern
Maryland Research & Education Center
MarylandCooperative Extension
There’s a lot of hoopla surrounding meat goats. The South African Boer goat has almost single-handedly transformed the “lowly” meat goat industry into a force to be reckoned with. It’s now fashionable to raise goats, especially if they have red heads.
There has been a large [...]