There are mainly three locally developed meat type goat breeds in South Africa namely the South African Boer goat, the Savanna and the Kalahari Red. In order to maintain the characteristics of these breeds and t
Systematic classification of farming system types in land reform is lacking, and distinguishing the types with common characteristics (e.g. farm size, land use activities and livelihood strategies) is essential for implementing targeted agricultural development. In addition, understanding the drivers that...
The Australian Boer goats, despite having originated from the South African population some generations before, have not changed much genetically. However, they seem to have slightly greater genetic variability than the population of origin.Hamidah Ali Kamarulzaman...
Two post slaughter procedures namely, electrical stimulation (220V for 30s, then chilling at 4°C) and delayed chilling without electrical stimulation (10–15°C for 6h, 4°C until 24h) were tested on carcasses of Boer and South African indigenous goats (n=10 goats per breed). The aim of...
Carcass characteristics of marketed Matebele goats from south western Zimbabwe. S. Rum. Res., 32(2), 173- 179.SIMELLA, L.; NDLOVU, R. L.; SIBANDA, L. M. Carcass characteristics of the marketed matebele goat from South Western. Small Ruminant Research, Amsterdam, v. 32, p. 173-179,...
BoergoatMeatqualityCarcass composition, proximate meat composition, fatty acid composition and sensory characteristics of two breeds of goats, Indigenous (n=12) and Boer goats (n=12), and two breeds of sheep, Damara (n=12) and Dorper (n=12), on extensive pasture-grazing, were analysed. ...
of 52 male (milk-teethed to full mouth) and 18 mature female (6–8 teeth) goats were examined to provide information on the characteristics of Matebele goat carcasses of different ages and sexes in order to identify those that may be used in an objective appraisal of local goat carcasses....