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Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by naijafarmers: 7:02pm On Sep 25, 2018 |
The Kalahari Red goats are amongst the most craved goat breeds in Africa. Bred for meat purposes, they are distinctive and genetically special goat breeds originating from South Africa, like other high quality breeds such as the Savana and Boer. The name emanated from their red coat and the Kalahari desert, which spans the border of Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. This goat breed is getting more recognition, and many populations of the Kalahari red goats are being adopted in Nigeria and in many nations, including Australia, Brazil and the United States, due to its unique qualities, including the tenderness of its meat, the camouflage, the hardiness and more. Here are some of the top reasons why the Kalahari Red goats are being reared, and are considered as important in Nigeria – their characteristics; Appearances They have long, floppy ears, loose skin in their neck area and moderately-sized, sloping horns above their ears. Their skin is fully pigmented, which allow them to forage and increase weight gains through the heat of the day. The does have full and properly attached udders and teats (Roysfarm). Their earthy colour makes them less visible to predators (Embryoplus) Kalahari Goat Meat Nutritious Values The meat is so nutritious with a nice texture. It contains a higher percentage of iron than its rivals. The percentage of protein it possesses matches that of the beef, while also containing the least percentage of fat and saturated fat, when compared to other animals reared for meat purposes. Raising Kalahari Red goats Raising these goats can be less stressful. These goats are truly African in nature, due to their survival instincts and readiness to adapt to any condition and habitats. They display wide-grazing capabilities, and can feed on various types of plants, grass and grains, when compared to sheep. They are good protectors of their offsprings, and they are resistant to various internal and external inflicting parasites. Kalahari Red Goat Farming in Nigeria These breeds are readily available by varieties of goat suppliers in Nigeria. If you are one, let us know in the comments section. Interested in goat farming? Click here to read on how to start goat farming in Nigeria. Why you should consider rearing them The goat meats are usually in high demand in specific areas of the country, and they grow relatively fast. This goat breed is very suitable for commercial goat farming business. More Economic Values Skin from the Kalahari Red provides the best leather material for the tannery industries. This, if properly harnessed for international trade, has a great potential as a foreign exchange earner and can put Nigeria in an enviable position in the global leather industry. Source: https://naijafarmers.com/2018/09/22/kalahari-red-goats-farming-nigeria/ 19 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by naijafarmers: 7:04pm On Sep 25, 2018 |
Enjoy reading! 1 Like |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by marshalldgreat(m): 8:34pm On Sep 25, 2018 |
Wow this one na better meat o 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by adisabarber(m): 8:49pm On Sep 25, 2018 |
How much is it? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by olusegunadex: 10:53pm On Sep 25, 2018 |
Meat with class. Didn't know that these red goats got real worth like this o. Glad to know now. 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Baroba(m): 1:48am On Sep 26, 2018 |
That goat ain't cheap to import, trust me.. 6 Likes |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by generationz(f): 11:27am On Sep 26, 2018 |
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Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Nobody: 11:27am On Sep 26, 2018 |
ok |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Nobody: 11:28am On Sep 26, 2018 |
adisabarber: Free. Just go to goat sellers and carry one 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Pavore9: 11:28am On Sep 26, 2018 |
Love the breed. |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by wink2015(m): 11:28am On Sep 26, 2018 |
naijafarmers: nice share! it is interesting to know that goats are of various species. 2 Likes |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Flexherbal(m): 11:29am On Sep 26, 2018 |
I would like to add that to my farm. 1 Like |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by 3rdavefarms(m): 11:29am On Sep 26, 2018 |
6 Likes |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by olaolulazio(m): 11:29am On Sep 26, 2018 |
I need one pls |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by visijo(m): 11:30am On Sep 26, 2018 |
goat na goat, forget all these stories... 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by miqos02(m): 11:30am On Sep 26, 2018 |
See |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Rumicarter: 11:32am On Sep 26, 2018 |
visijo:#Gbam! Na the same smell dem dey get. 1 Like |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Livefreeordieha(m): 11:32am On Sep 26, 2018 |
visijo:even aturu sef na goat..I hail u oooo fowl nor dey bubble for night comes to mind..��� 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by DBossNG(m): 11:34am On Sep 26, 2018 |
Good |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by blackpanda: 11:34am On Sep 26, 2018 |
so where does one get the goat kids from |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by olanshi: 11:37am On Sep 26, 2018 |
No be Ogufe be that? |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Willie2015: 11:46am On Sep 26, 2018 |
Baroba: -That,s what the Min of Agriculture is expected to do. - Import some Kalahari goats and cross breed with our local goats - And/or get semen for artificial insemination. -Distribute to farmers nationwide at subsidized price - We should have all these exotic hybrids of animals(goats & cows) in Nigeria by now Na only MOU we dey see, no concrete results on ground 10 Likes |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by ped007(m): 11:47am On Sep 26, 2018 |
Me read this loooooooooong thing cus of a goat... God forbid! 1 Like |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by joyhoney(f): 11:50am On Sep 26, 2018 |
pls I wan to go into agriculture, pls how can I start , any advice |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by ipobarecriminals: 11:50am On Sep 26, 2018 |
i really want to invest in goats/cow livestock farming minus PIGS but no space/my hood nah Estate. |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Amuluonyenaego: 11:52am On Sep 26, 2018 |
Are they referring to Ewu awusa 1 Like |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by kolajoo(m): 11:57am On Sep 26, 2018 |
How much and where to get ? 1 Like |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by Opinionated: 11:57am On Sep 26, 2018 |
What about Sahara white goat? |
Re: Kalahari Red Goats Farming In Nigeria - All You Should Know Before Starting by SEGLIZ: 11:59am On Sep 26, 2018 |
Anyone with this stock please let's know. |
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