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Boer Goat
The world’s leading meat goat: South African, fast-growing and heavily muscled.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Eastern Cape, South Africa (developed in the early 1900s) | Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock |
| Purpose | Meat | Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock |
| Temperament | Docile and easy to manage | Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock |
| Average Weight | 90–135 kgNote: Mature does ≈90–100 kg; bucks ≈110–135 kg. | Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock |
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