Bokboerdag gives exposure to this industry in South Africa

Goat farmers in South Africa are experiencing many challenges whether it is drought in the Eastern Cape that is hurting the mohair farmers, foot-and-mouth disease that is hampering indigenous goats and exports or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) who are regularly goat farmers as a whole target on sustainable and responsible farming practices. The biggest challenge, however, is the shortage of goats for this growing market. "Many people think mohair goats come from sheep. This is why we seize every opportunity to promote awareness and exposure of mohair. There is still a lot of growth potential for this industry, ”says Sanmarie Vermaak of the South African Mohair Growers Association. While guests enjoyed the goat kernel and goat milk ice cream, Gerhard Lourens of the Indigenous Veld Goat Breeders' Association shared the latest market trends and figures of goat farming with guests. He donated the two goats for the spit braai as according to him there has never been ...