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Secure hardy and productive goat breeds such as Boer and Kalahari Red, specially selected for breeding and meat production in arid and tropical climates.

Boer Goat

The Boer goat is a traditional South African meat breed, bred since the 1920s in the Eastern Cape for superior meat qualities and resilience in thorn veld environments.

Key Characteristics:

  • Large, muscular frame with distinctive white body and reddish-brown head

  • Excellent fertility; capable of up to three births in two years

  • Fast growth and high-quality carcass

  • Gentle temperament and strong browsing ability in harsh conditions

Average Mature Weight: Rams: up to ~110–120 kg ; Ewes: typically ~80–90 kg, depending on conditions and management

Kalahari Red Goat

A heat-tolerant, red-coated meat goat developed from Boer and indigenous SA landraces. Specifically selected for adaptability to arid environments and strong performance under low-input systems.

Key Characteristics:

  • Medium-large frame with muscular body and glossy red-brown coat

  • Highly fertile; does frequently have twins and can breed multiple times per year

  • Exceptional heat resistance and disease tolerance; ideal for extensive grazing

  • Excellent maternal instincts and strong herd behavior traits

Average mature weight: Rams: 115–125 kg ; Ewes: 75–85 kg

Savanna (Savannah) Goat

An indigenous South African meat goat adapted to open-range and harsh veld environments. Closely related to the Boer but genetically distinct and naturally white-coated.

Key Characteristics:

  • Wonderfully adapted to grazing shrubs and thorn veld

  • Natural resistance to ticks and parasites

  • High fertility, early maturity, and easy kidding in veld conditions

  • Calm and lively temperament, strong mothering ability

Average Mature Weight: Rams: up to ~160kg ; Ewes: ~55–60 kg

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