Local leader in genetics

Boer goats, a pole of attraction in Palermo estate. The case of the cabin New Millennium, the local leader in genetics.

In the pavilion of the Rural Ocre goats took their prominent place, with the addition of several positions of twins, which were a magnet for the kids. All the kids wanted to play, while cabañeros and caregivers had people with the characteristics of this species.

These days, Argentina is a stock that and walk in the 4 million goats, but the consumption of meat is almost nonexistent, except in the north, where it is fairly common. Lack promotion and kids are slaughtered not more than 5 kilos, thus producing an offer that appears on the market just two times a year, with consumer prices ranging between 4 and 4.5 pesos per kilo of meat and 1.50 pesos per kilo live pair the producer.
"We have been working 99 to give identity to the activity. In the south, the sheep have it, but not the kid in the north, which is linked to poverty. In this era of expensive steaks, talk about any meat alternate but not the goat meat that has more protein than chicken and it comes from animals fed on natural pasture, "said Michael Mellano Rural Clarin, owner of New Millennium Cottage 7 years ago, part of the Rural Boer, and once again was the most awarded. The local leader in this activity works in conjunction with Marie and Valle Morado cabins have the emphasis on genetics and meat goats are located in Las Lomitas (Formosa), 300 kilometers from the provincial capital. Boer improved from Africa and other European breeds, Angora goats and indices, is ideal for semi-arid areas, because "it is a carnivorous race par excellence," he said.

130 animals began importing pure New Zealand. Today, 12,000 hectares have 3540 copies: 840 females and 2,700 cigars in production (Creole, ½ and ¾ blood). In addition, raising buffalo 1000 (for milk and produce mozzarella). "The goal is to produce organic goat meat. We have the certification process, "he said.
As for goats, Cottage products are pure pedigree Boer males (brown coat with a brown head and white) pedigree purebred, crossbred animals for general affirmation of herds, pure pedigree frozen semen and embryos.
"We aim to an estate with pastoral origin, to make gelding consumed as to be able to export, to prevent kids from killing five kilos and mutton consumed from 25 kilos to 30 kilos. So we can have a continuous supply of goat meat throughout the year, much better palatability and quality, "he explained. To achieve that the activity should be supported on three pillars: genetics, health and nutrition.
New Millennium, at 10 months the animal weighs 120 kilos. The daily weight gain is 197 grams in the first 40 days of life, "something that is achieved by the excellent levels of milk production by mothers, the high rates of daily conversion and the precocity of the race" Miguel said Mellano.

One heart. Mellano and family of New Millennium, along with their copies in the pavilion Boer Ocre of La Rural. "You have to give identity to the activity, make massive and develop the domestic market," said Mellano.

And that's not all, also have been in operation since 2004 a laboratory for embryo transfer that revolutionized the industry, the only of its kind in the country. The idea is to improve the genetics of the Creole goat and power and increase the production of goat meat from the cross. In the laboratory, applying the technique of laparoscopy, in an operating room with all the instruments (laparoscope, table of anesthesia, inhalation, monitors, etc.).. "Our goal is that this is a mass activity and make volume to supply the local market. We have also imported 60 embryos and 100 doses of semen of high genetic quality of New Zealand ", he said.

What is missing: "In the north there is a generational change to get out of the wild goat," he reflected, while anticipated that by the end of the year will open a refrigerator in Taiwan intended to slaughter goats. There is much outside interest for this meat in Argentina, especially from Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil, "but first we need to give identity to the business and develop the domestic market."

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