Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
'Boer' means 'farmer' in the Dutch language. So 'Boer goat' would be translated Farmer's Goat.
Transboundary name
Boer
Other name
Kambing Boer, Africander, Afrikaner, South African common goat
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Currently the most popular breed in Malaysia for use as breeder animals or in crossbreeding.
Additional information comments
The population of Boer goats in Malaysia is increasing due to its popularity among farmers.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed can strive on rugged terrain and is very hardy
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported to be resistant against several diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its fecundity and used in cross-breeding for fast growth and body size.
Special characteristic of product
Tender meat used in special cuts.
Other special qualities
Claims that meat especially from bucks has less smell
Reference for special qualities
Zulkilfi H. (2010). Personal communication.
Color comments
uni color: white body with a red head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns, curving gently backwards over neck;
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
70
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
Have drooping ears; well built with good conformation (meaty); sturdy legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originating from South Africa
Year of origin
2001
Import
import since 2001 from Boer goat from South Africa & Australia
Location within country
Distributed throughout Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
