Boer goat is a well-known commercial goat breed; history of genesis, production performance, and characteristics of reproduction

Document Type : Scientific-Extensional Article

Authors

1 B.Sc. Student of Animal Science, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Currently, several serious challenges such as the growing world population, the problem of climate change, the drought, and the associated decrease in rainfall have led directly to the loss of pastures. In this puzzle, the domestic goat species (Capra hircus) is one of the small ruminants that have minimal water requirements and are very resistant to harsh environments, and have little contribution to livestock species. However, keeping many native races is not cost-effective despite the importance of ecotourism and high levels of adaptability to the environment, and this issue is encouraging agricultural policy makers to open borders to exotic races, mostly without initial research and scientific evidence. Therefore, the first step in confirming the legal importation of an exotic breed is to understand all the details of its breeding and production and reproductive potential, as well as carefully paying attention to its survivability and adaptation to the new environment. In this regard, various countries around the world have started to import, plan and breed Boer goats. The Boer goat is one of the well-known commercial goat breeds that has the characteristics of fertility (large litter size) and high resistance to harsh environments and common diseases due to the desired meat and carcass. Here in this report, the authors try to introduce this candidate for an exotic goat breed with scientific support by talking about its detailed characteristics and the evaluation of its production and reproductive traits and prospects in the world and providing the source of information with the admixture of the highlighted possibilities alongside threats with emphasis on the Iranian state.

Keywords

References

جوانمرد، آ.، اسدزاده، ن.، توحیدی، ر. و مسعودی، ر. (1399). "واگرایی ژنتیکی دو جمعیت نژاد بز گوشتی و شیرده: بر پایه تحقیقات چند شکلی‌های نوکلئوتیدی موجود در ژن‌های کاندیدا". علوم دامی، 3 (128)، 82-69.
سلیمان، س. (1397). "شناخت علمی بز، تولید و پرورش آن"، انتشارات عمیدی، چاپ دوم، تبریز، ایران.
Boer Goat News (1998). “Boer Goat Breeders Association of S.A. Campbell, Q.P., 1977. The ennobled Boer goat of South Africa.” Glen Agricultural College, 6 (2), 29-33.
Brand, T.S., Van Der Merwe, D.A., Hoffman, L.C., and Geldenhuys, G. (2018). “The effect of dietary energy content on quality characteristics of Boer goat meat.” Meat science, 139, 74-81.
Campbell, Q.P. (1994). “Information regarding the improved Boer goat.” Boer goat news, 11, 49-50.
Casey, N.H., (1982). “Carcass and growth characteristics of four South African sheep breeds and the Boer goat.” D.Sc. (Agric.) Thesis. University of Pretoria, Pretoria.
Chemineau, P. (1983). “Effect on oestrus and ovulation of exposing creole goats to the male at three times of the year.” Reproduction, 67(1), 65-72.‏
Zhang, C.Y., Yang L., and Shen, Z. (2008). “Variance components and genetic parameters for weight and size at birth in the Boer goat.” Livestock Science, 115(1), 0–79.
Zhang, C.Y., Zhang, Y., Xu, D.Q., Li, X., Su, J., and et al. (2009). “Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for growth traits in Boer goat.” Livestock Science, 124(1-3), 0–71.
Cupps, P.T., (1991). “Reproduction in Domestic Animals.” 4th Edition, Academic Press Inc., San Diego, New York, Boston.
Das, S., Mohanty, G.P., Das, D., Mishra, S.R., Palai, T.K., and et al. (2012). "Boer, An Improved and Fast Growing Goat-A Review." Livestock Line, 39-41.
Delgadillo, J.A., and Malpaux, B. (1996). "Reproduction of Goats in the Tropics and Subtropics.” 6th Intern. Conf. On Goats, 2, 785-793.
Devendra, C., Burns, M., (1983). “Goat production in the tropics.” 2nd Edition. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau.
Erasmus, J.A. (2000). “Adaptation to various environments and resistance to disease of the Improved Boer goat.” Small Ruminant Research, 36(2), 179-187.
Erasmus, J.A., Fourie, A.J., and Venter, J.J. (1985). “Influence of age on reproductive performance of the Improved Boer goat doe.” South Afrrican Journal of Animal Science, 15, 5-7.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). (2004). http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2004/39892/index.html.
Fourie, P.J. and van der B. (1981). “Boer goats (in Afrikaans) (unpublished)”.
Gordon, I., (1975). “Controlled breeding in farm animals.” Pergamon Press, Oxford, New York, Sydney.
Greyling J.P. (2000). “Reproduction traits in the Boer goat doe. Small ruminant research.”Journal of the International Goat Association, 36(2), 171–177.
Greyling, J.P.C., (1988). “Reproductive physiology in the Boer goat doe.” Ph.D. Thesis, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Hafez, E.S.E., (1974). “Reproduction in Farm Animals.” 3rd Edition. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia.
Hofmeyr, H.S., Joubert, D.M., Badenhorst, F.J G., and van De Steyn, G.J. (1965). “Adaptability of sheep and goats to a South African tropical environment.” In Proceedings of the South African Society of Animal Production, 4, 191-195.‏
Hunter, R.H.F. (1980). “Physiology and technology of reproduction in female domestic animals.” Academic Press, First Edition, USA.
Louw, D.F.J., and Joubert, D.M. (1964). “Puberty in the male Dorper sheep and Boer goat.” South Afrrican Journal of Animal Science, 7, 509-520.
Lu, C.D. (2001). “Boer goat production: Progress and perspective.” In Proceedings of the 2001 International Conference on Boer Goats in China, Guizhou, China.
Malan, S.W. (2000). “The Improved Boer goat. Small ruminant research.”Journal of the International Goat Association. 36. 165-170.
Naude, R.T., and Hofmeyr, H.S. (1981). “Meat Production. In: C. Gall (Ed.), Goat Production.” Academic Press, London, New York, USA.
Pamungkas, F.A., and Batubara, A. Anwar. (2014). “Kriopreservasi spermatozoa kambing Boer: Perbandingan dua bahan pengencer terhadap kualitas post-thawing dan kemampuan fertilisasinya.” Jurnal Ilmu Ternak dan Veteriner. 19:130-137.
Raats, J.G., Wilke, P.I., and Du Toit, J.E.J. (1983). “The effect of age and litter size on milk production in Boer goat ewes”. South African Journal of Animal Science, 13(4), 240-243.‏
Riera, S. (1982). “Reproductive efficiency and management in goats.” In Proceedings International Conference on Goat Production and Disease, Tuscon, Arizona, USA, 162-174.
Shelton, M. (1978). “Reproduction and breeding of goats.” Journal of Dairy Science, 61(7), 994-1010.‏
Sitepu, S.A., and Zaituni, U. (2018). “Improved quality of frozen boer goat semen with the addition of sweet orange essential oil on tris yolk and gentamicin extender.” In Proceedings of the Earth and Environmental Science, Boer goat-suitable for more intensive meat production (in Afrikaans), Die Vleisnywerheid, April-Junie, pp. 25-28.
Smith, M.C., (1980). “Caprine reproduction.” In: Morrow, D.A (Ed.), Current therapy in theriogenology diagnosis, treatment and prevention of reproductive diseases in animals. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, London.
Steyl, L.R., (1966). “Boer goats.” The small stock industry in South Africa (in Afrikaans). Ed. W.J. Hugo, Department of Agriculture.
Van der Westhuysen, J.M. (1980). “Reproductive efficiency of angoras in South Africa.” South African Journal of Animal Science, 10(1), 99-101.‏
Van Niekerk, W.A., and Casey, N.H. (1988). “Growth, Nutrient Requirements, Carcass and Meat Quality.” Small Ruminant Research, 1,  355–368.
Yodmingkwan, P., Guntaprom, S., Jaksamrit, J., and Lertchunhakiat, K. (2016). “Effects of extenders on fresh and freezing semen of boer goat.” Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia, 11, 125-130.
Zerfas, H.P., Klein, M., and Von Morstein, C. (1993). “Smallholder goat production in Malawi.” BSAP Occasional Publication, 16, 183.

Files

Share

How to cite

Statistics