10 Best Meat Goat Breeds For Meat Production
1. Black Bengal Goat
Black Bengal goat is considered as the best meat goat breed in terms of meat quality and taste (according to IAEA). As the name suggests, the breed is actually from Bangladesh. But is also found in West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa of India.
2. Boer Goat
Boer goats are large animals, with a male can reach up to 300 lbs. They are one of the most popular meat goat breeds for their large size.
3. Kalahari Red Goat
Kalahari, aka the Red Kalahari goat is similar in size and appearance to the Boer goat (except the coloration). It is a very beautiful breed that was originated from South Africa.
4. Kiko Goat
The Kiko goat is a relatively new breed of meat goat which was created recently as the 1980s in New Zealand. The breed was actually created for meat production by breeding feral goats with Saanen, Toggenburg and Anglo Nubian goats.
5. Fainting Goat
The Fainting, aka the Myotonic goats are also good for meat production. They are actually known for their unusual reaction when under distress (freezing for a couple of second and ‘fainting’).
6. Nubian Goat
Nugian goat is not only good for meat production but also very good and used for milk production. And it can be called as a dual-purpose animal.
7. Rangeland Goat
Rangeland is another very popular meat goat breed from Australia. This breed is tall, wide and has short hair. Rangeland goats are very hardy and they can reproduce and live happily in dry areas.
8. Sirohi Goat
The Sirohi goat is actually from India, and it is a great breed for meat production. These animals are very hardy and can survive in almost all climates.
9. Spanish Goat
As the name suggests, the Spanish goats originally developed from Spain. But today it is available throughout the world and raised as a good meat goat breed.
10. Verata Goat
The Verata is another meat goat breed from Spain. The breed is very strong and durable, and they can survive in almost all climates.
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