Parenting characteristics:
Boer goat is large in size, with the adult male goat weighing between 1 18 ~ 150kg, and the adult female goat weighing between 85 ~ 120kg, showing excellent growth performance. Under the fattening condition of feeding trough, the average daily gain is 200-400g. The slaughter rate exceeds 50%, and the slaughter rate exceeds all kinds of mutton sheep in the world at present.
Reproductive performance:
The ovulation number of each Boer goat is between 1 and 4, which is superior to most goat breeds. Generally speaking, Boer goats are prolific and sexually mature early. Male goats reach sexual maturity at the age of 6 months, while female goats reach sexual maturity at the age of 5 ~ 7 months. The breeding cycle is long, and they can produce 8 ~ 12 lambs in 2 years. If the number of ewes per household is 10, the annual income is 13060 yuan. Such a huge income is the best way to raise livestock and get rich in rural areas at present.