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Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Boer
Other name
Boer goat Kalahari, Boerbok
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Special characteristic of product
Boer goats are the most sought after meat goat breed in the world.
Color comments
uni coloured: many colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
78
Weight males
114.00
Weight females
94.00
Other specific visible traits
usually lop ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
developed from indigenous breed Bantu goats with infusions of other breeds: Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburger and maybe Angora
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk