Fact
: Goat meat is the most consumed meat in the world. It is
exceptionally Lean and low in Cholesterol.
Fact : Australia is
he largest exporter of goat meat in the world.
With the world goat
meat consumption at around 465 million carcasses p.a. and increasing
15-20% each year it is no wonder that the South African Boer goat
has continued to grow in popularity with farmers, not only in
Australia, but throughout the world.
The Boer Goat has
been imported to Australia because of its excellent meat production,
fertility and maternal qualities. Its docile temperament leads to
easy handling. Fullblood Boer bucks are joined to feral, cashmere
and Angora does and the resulting progeny are heavier
and grow faster. Boer bucks weigh up to 130kgs and does 80-100kgs.
There is no requirement for shearing or crutching of Boer goats.
Although
Australia's domestic meat market has been slow in taking to goat
meat, this is sure to change soon. The meat is delicious when cooked
properly (kept moist), and is exceptionally lean. An indication of
the amount of saturated fats in meat can be gained by looking at the
amount of congealed fat drippings in the cooking tray. Goat meat
will present a noticeable absence of congealed fat.
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