Goat meat is the
most consumed meat in the world. It is exceptionally Lean and low in
Cholesterol.
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.
