Boer Goat Beginnings: A concise history of the Boer Goat breed

Ever wonder what it took to build the Boer goat breed? Most people know Boer goats originated in South Africa. Many also assume their background is largely built off of indigenous dairy breeds. But did you know the Angora goat breed had a leading role to play in the Boer goat's genetics? Outside of Angora goat breeders, few individuals have had a chance to view a freshly shorn Angora goat. Take a moment to study its structure sans mohair and one will see the reminders of the shared past of the Boer and Angora breeds. Cashmere goats, Nubian goats, European dairy goats, and certainly indigenous African goats have also contributed to the making of the Boer, but it is the intertwined relationship of the Boer and Angora breeds that many people miss. In an era where many breeders look only forward, reshaping this meat goat breed to their specifications, this book is meant to encourage the reader to pause and gain some insight into the history of the breed. Whether for show, meat, or the wether market, the Boer goat is here to stay. Let's make sure its diverse genetics are strong enough to last us far into the future.