Our breeding objectives here at Patriot Boer Goat Stud are:
- To breed Boer Goat does with high fertility and good mothering abilities that, when combined with good management inputs, easily deliver kidding percentages of 180% and weaning percentages in the region of 165%.
- To breed Boer Goats that are hardy and display above average disease resistance with minimal animal health inputs.
- To breed Boer Goats that do not need ongoing supplementary feeding (as opposed to strategically supplied mineral supplements).
- To use our livestock, including our Boer Goats, to improve the condition of our natural veld through a holistic farming approach and managed grazing practices, thereby making our farming enterprise sustainable.
- To supply Boer Goats that are functional, adaptable and that are an economic asset for the flocks of our buyers.
Quick Facts
- Fertility is the most important element of livestock farming.
- Good mothering abilities significantly contribute to profitability.
- Hardiness and disease resistance reduce your input costs and contribute to profitability.
- Patriot Boer Goats easily deliver high weaning percentages of 180% and better.
- Patriot Boer Goats are highly adaptable which means they produce in a wide range of environments and farming systems.
- Our Boer Goats receive supplements at strategic periods in our production cycle. However, we do not artificially boost weight and growth through continuous and unsustainable stall feeding practices.
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