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World Market Opportunities for Meat Goats

World Market Opportunities for Meat Goats
(source : http://www.goatindustries.com/goat_meat_world_markets.htm)

The Boer goat, over the past few years, has become the main source of genetic material for goat meat production in many third world countries as well as developed economies such as in the United States, New Zealand and Australia. As its name implies, the Boer goat comes from South Africa. However, the name is really a brand that has been applied to genetic improvements made to wild goats found in Africa and parts of India.

A general description of the Boer goat provided by the Boer Goat Association of Australia (1995), is that it generally has a large frame and in color is red headed with a white body. Mature live-weights are between 105 and 135 kg. for males and 90 to 100 kg. for females. Under intensive performance tested conditions, males averaged 36 kg. at 3 months, 72 kg. at 8 months and 100 kg. at 12 months. Females averaged 28 kg. at 3 months and 63 kg. at 12 months. Boer goats are capable of attaining an average daily gain of over 350 grams in feedlot situations. The Boers average daily gain potential on pasture or range-land is outstanding and offers great possibilities for selecting to improve growth rates.
          Other ideal production characteristics of the Boer goat include:
        • Early maturity. Boer goat bucks reach sexual maturity at live weights of 33kg at three months of age and does at 30 kg. at the same age.
        • High weaning weights.
        • High carcass dressing percentage (48-60% depending on age).
        • High average daily weight gains of 0.225kg per day up to 6 months).
        • Prolific breeder (180% to 200% weaned kid crop per year).
        • Extended breeding system (potentially 3 kiddings every two years).
        • Gentle disposition.
        • Exceptional mothering and milking abilities for a specialised meat goat.
        • Hardy and disease resistant

Complementary in Production

Apart from replacing sheep or cattle in north east Victoria, Boer goats can be complementary. For example, say a farmer was running 6 to 12 dry sheep equivalents (dse's) of sheep or cattle, it would be possible to add one or two dse's of goats per hectare without interfering with the productivity of the sheep or cattle activity. Casey and Van Niekirk (1988), and Glimp (1995) explained that this was possible because goats have different foraging preferences to sheep and cattle and initially tend to utilise the more fibrous of the available plant material. Eventually, as more dse's of goats were added, they would start to compete with sheep or cattle for available pasture and the choice of activities would depend on whichever of the competitive activities was the most profitable. The main point is that graziers could add a small number of goats to their existing farming activities with a resulting increase in the overall profit from the farm.

Markets

According to Holst (1990), the majority of goat meat produced in Australia is derived from feral goats and most of this is exported. In fact, Australia dominates the world trade for exports of goat meat. Basically, demand is for two types of goat meat: Capretto which is milk fed kids with dressed weights ranging from 7 to 10 kilogram, and Chevon which comes from young goats with liveweights between 12 and 25 kilograms.

Table 1 shows the country of destination for exports of goat meat and the number of tonnes exported.

Table 1. Destination and amounts in tonnes for exports of Australian Goat Meat from 1995 to 1998.

      Destination
    Year

    1995
    (tonnes)
    1996
    (tonnes)
    1997
    (tonnes)
    1998
    (tonnes)
      Taiwan
    4,121
    5,374
    4,930
    4,472
      USA
    2,359
    1,955
    2,999
    4,002
      Caribbean
    1,931
    1,173
    1,681
    1,124
      Malaysia
    842
    997
    1,228
    1,280
      Canada
    839
    506
    546
    506
      Japan
    155
    130
    218
    178
      South Korea
    819
    657
    246
    53
      Singapore
    286
    634
    238
    21
      Middle East
    74
    95
    0
    11
      Total
    12,463
    12,107
    11,900
    10,924
Source: Australian Goat Report January 1999.

From Table 1, the following trends will be noted. There has been a substantial increase in exports to USA, particularly in 1998. Taiwan, Malaysia, and Canada are more or less holding, but declines have been experienced in exports to Carribean countries, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and destinations in the Middle East. Over the 5 year time period there has been a 12.3 per cent decline in exports.

Exports comprise 85 per cent in carcass form with the remainder being as bone-in and bone-out cuts. In 1998, frozen product amounted to 99.9 per cent of exports with just 7 tonnes being shipped as chilled carcasses to the West Coast of USA, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Market research has shown that there will be an ongoing demand for goat meat in Australia's traditional markets of Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. This market is comprised of both feral and farmed product. However, as the source of feral goats becomes scarcer, the importance of farmed goats will increase. Further, whilst the market from North America is expected to be for delivery on a continual basis, the Asian market will continue to be of a seasonal nature since consumption of goat meat in those countries is often based on demand for religious ceremonies (Department of Primary Industries 1997).

In addition to exporting carcasses and goat meat cuts, Australia is also a major participant in the export market for live goats delivered to the United Arab Emirates. The main competitors in this market are Iran and Somalia.

Market Segmentation

Goat meat producers in north eastern Victoria should target the USA market, particularly the East Coast, which has grown at a faster rate than the West Coast market. One of the key parts of the USA market appears to be the middle class community, who frequently dine out at ethnic restaurants. Success in this will occur through meeting the market's needs with respect to quality, quantity and timeliness of deliveries. The latter will dictate the need to have an agreed policy with a reliable export transport agency.

Market Branding and Positioning

A keen group of goat meat producers should aim to work together in a spirit of co-operativeness. The group should form a strong link in the marketing chain with a known existing exporter of goat meat. Together they should concentrate on supplying the market with high quality, chilled goat meat, probably as prepared cuts. It will be extremely important for market success that the exported product is clearly branded and positioned as being for example derived from the 'sunny gourmet pastures of north east Victoria.'

Market Success

Success will ultimately occur from the various links in the marketing chain having a strong commitment to paying strict attention to meeting the special needs of the market in terms of production, processing, and timely delivery of superior quality goat meat.

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Boer Goat - Wikipedia

The Boer goat was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. Their name is derived from the Dutch word "Boer" meaning farmer. The Boer goat was probably bred from the indigenous goats of the Namaqua Bushmen and the Fooku tribes, with some crossing of Indian and European bloodlines being possible. They were selected for meat rather than milk production; due to selective breeding and improvement, the Boer goat has a fast growth rate and excellent carcass qualities, making it one of the most popular breeds of meat goat in the world. Boer goats have a high resistance to disease and adapt well to hot, dry semi-deserts. U.S. production is centered in west-central Texas, particularly in and around San Angelo. The original US breeding stock came from herds located in New Zealand. Only later were they imported directly from South Africa.

Boer goats commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Like the Nubian goat, they possess long, pendulous ears. They are noted for being docile, fast growth, and having high fertility rates. Does are reported to have superior mothering skills as compared to other goats. Mature Boer bucks weigh between 110-135 kg (240-300 lb), and mature does between 90-100 kg(200-220 lb).

The Economic Value of The Boer Goat

(Information from http://studbook.co.za/Society/B.Goat/value.php)

Economical farming implies profitable farming, in other words the more profit you make out of your farming enterprise, the more economical or profitable it is. The livelihood of the farmer thus depends on his farming with that animal or crop which will ensure that he receives the highest possible yield and profit in the climatic and soil conditions applicable to his circumstances. He also depends on optimal utilisation of each natural source, in such a way that the resource in question will not deteriorate as result, but will rather be improved over the long term. The Boer goat fulfils the above aims in the following ways in terms of its characteristic features:

MEAT AND PELTS OF A HIGH QUALITY
Considered in the light of the health-consciousness that prevails on a worldwide basis, the Boar goat yields lean meat of a high quality, particularly during the young stage. The meat is flavoursome, succulent, tender, extremely attractive and very tasty. Currently, the meat is much sought after for barbecue and spit roasting purposes. For this reason, goats should be marketed between the ages of 6 and 15 months, and carcasses should weigh no more than 23 kg. Older goats in good condition yield biltong (dried meat) and dried sausage of very good quality, which can definitely compete with the very best on the market.
In the light of the predilection for the Boer goat meat displayed by certain consumers in South Africa and the rest of the world, along with the characteristics required for the right type of meat for the health-conscious sector of consumers worldwide, one cannot do otherwise than predict a rosy future for Boer goat meat originating from goats of a high quality.
The results achieved by Boer goats, expressed in percentages, are very good, fluctuating between 48% and 60%. These results are narrowly linked to the age and more particularly the quality of the animals.

Ewe 15 months.

Live mass: 54 kg

Carcass weight: 29 kg

Carcass percentage: 54%

THE PELT
The pelt of the Boer goat has a low leather value in comparison with that of other small stock breeds. An endeavour should be made to breed goats with short, smooth hair, since this increases the quality of the pelt. The pelts of Boer goats are used for making the uppers of shoes, as well as for gloves and the covers of books.

HARDY AND ADAPTABLE


The Boer goat is undoubtedly one of the hardiest small stock breeds on earth, with a great capacity for adoption. It is therefore encountered in a great variety of climatic - and pasture - conditions and is consequently fit for conditions varying from extensive to intensive. The Boer goat is an excellent walker, has sturdy legs and moves easily in rugged mountainous areas and through dense bush.
During drought conditions, the Boer goat probably survives longer than most other animals without supplementary feeding or feed.


RESISTANCE TO DISEASES


The Boer goat also has an exceptional ability to withstand and resist diseases such as blue tongue, prussic acid poisoning and, to a lesser extent, enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney). As far as is known, Boer goats do not contract blue tongue at all. Their grazing habits also make them less susceptible to infection caused by internal parasites, since Boer goats prefer to graze above the ground, if such grazing is available. Such as bushveld or scrub vegetation.

FERTILITY AND KIDDING PERCENTAGE
The Boer goat is very fertile and is not seasonally bound. Furthermore, multiple births are the rule rather than the exception, with an average kidding percentage of 180.
These two important economic characteristics have made the Boer goat very popular for the following reasons:

  • Because the Boer goat is not seasonally bound, the kidding season can be selected to fit in with the period when food is most plentiful; or, under intensive conditions, kidding can occur every 7-8 months.
  • Its exceptionally high kidding percentage implies that the Boer goat cannot be surpassed with regard to the percentage of meat per kilogram per ewe or per hectare. This factor places the Boer goat very high on the ranking list with regard to intensive farming.


ABUNDANCE OF MILK
Growth rate is linked to sufficient milk production and good nurturing instincts in ewes with regard to their young.
An ewe has enough milk to raise two kids rapidly.

LONGEVITY
The Boer goat is able to maintain economic production up to the age of approximately 10 years. This implies that the percentage of young replacement ewes which have to be withheld, is very low.

GRAZING HABITS

Goats prefer small trees and shrubs as their basic diet, but their exceptional economic value lies precisely in the fact that they are able to utilise certain plants which are less appetising to other stock breeds.

Experiments undertaken at Omatjenne Experimental Farm in Namibia have proved that a Boer goat consumes 74 % leaves and 26% grass. As a result, it is possible to farm with cattle and Boer goats simultaneously without their being in competition with each other to any great extent, so that a maximum number of kilograms of meat per hectare can be produced. As a result of the grazing habits of the Boer goat, it can be successfully incorporated in this way in order to utilise bushes and shrubs, and thus to assist in controlling encroachment.
When one considers all these characteristics of the Boer goat along with all the space available in South Africa, as well as abroad, where Boer goats could be successfully accommodated, it is natural to assume that this industry will but grow in the future.

The world's most heart friendly red meat

Goat meat is the today’s choice for people who want a healthier lifestyle. Not only does it provide flavour and culinary versatility, it is naturally lean and nutritious, and an excellent source of protein and iron. Compared with other popular meats, goat meat is by far the healthiest. It has the lowest fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content making it ideal for the health conscious.

Nutrient Analysis of popular meats


Meat Chart courtesy of South African Boer Goat Association