"It's a cutting-edge laboratory, we are doing in vitro fertilization and cloning we do, too," Mellano said excitedly as he toured the modern facilities. The strategy is to aim at an early stage to massively production of goat meat and give it identity. Then, enter the domestic consumption and develop pharmacological potential of these animals, as in Canada.

FORMOSA 2008 - An economic and healthy meat for Argentine consumers, and an activity that can be in the production model in marginal areas: goat production is poised for consolidation in both scenarios. Is the topic addressed in the supplement field the metropolitan daily La Nacion.
"You have to give identity to caprine activity in the North and is given to the cattle in the South, and transform what is now a subsistence economy in a real economy," said Michael Mellano, president of the Goat Argentina .
Drives this business for nine years, first in Formosa and now in Buenos Aires. Less than a year ago opened a genetics lab in Marcos Paz, 90 km from Capital Federal, where he works a team of biologists, veterinarians and embryologists. "It's a cutting-edge laboratory, we are doing in vitro fertilization and cloning we do, too," Mellano said excitedly as he toured the modern facilities. The strategy is to aim at an early stage to massively production of goat meat and give it identity. Then, enter the domestic consumption and develop pharmacological potential of these animals, as in Canada. "The next goal is to housings 15 to 18 kilos with extensive systems. You have to leave the kid of 5 kilos and disseminate a butcher attitude, "he said.
Before starting to install goat meat in the Argentine palate, Mellano said that we must work to ensure supply. In 2000 took 800 goats to market Liniers with intent to sell at least 100 per week. The demand was so intense that in one week had sold all the animals at a rate of $ 6 per kilogram. Today estimates that the price would be around $ 10 per kilogram.

In Andalgalá, Catamarca, the laboratory did some work with the municipality to improve the breed of goats in the area and train farmers. An agreement with mining companies and guarantees a market for this project. Using extensive systems for feeding goats not only produce leaner meats, but also reduces feed costs compared to other meat alternatives. The goat also adapted to marginal areas where other animals would not survive, and have less need for water.
Soon, plans to build a corral Mellano next to the operating room for animals to adapt to the environment and are less stressed at the time of fertilization. Bet introduce Boer goats over native to improve production efficiency and economic system of goats.

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It is also known as Africander / Afrikander, common goat of South Africa. The breed is a type native BOER improved, with influence of some European breeds, Angora goats and goats Indica. The name derives from the Dutch word "Boer" meaning farm and it was probably used to distinguish the native goats of goats imported from South Africa during the nineteenth century.

Boer goat in the field of Millennium Cabins

The current type of BOER appeared early this century, is a typical white phenotype, with red head. The white gene of the body is the dominant feature. Another variety of BOER is the brown coat, color coat that is completely uniform throughout the body. BOER Goats are of robust construction, good height, short hair, long ears and horned head.

Adaptability
The versatility of BOER goats is their ability to adapt to various climates and production systems. This capability, combined with excellent workability that has this kind, is an important economic characteristic, along with a direct bearing on the ability of production, demand for herd stock and investment income.
It has a high resistance to endemic diseases. His habits of pastors include a broad spectrum of plant species.
In South Africa, this breed is used very effectively in combination with cattle due to their ability and limited impact on grass cover. This habit may be the reason why the BOER have low levels of infection or internal parasites.
Your tolerance for wild species of shrubs and plants is an example of physiological adaptation evolved. With its ability to conserve water, this breed is more adapted to heat. The BOER drink 40% less water per day that the bovine species. The urine volume decreases at high temperatures to balance your metabolism.

Benefits of meat
Many people suffer from digestive problems that require a careful diet. The molecular structure of goat is different to that of other meats. Goat meat is digested very easily. Are low in fat, which makes it a good alternative to compete with chicken or fish.
It has no cholesterol and fat concentrated extract is significantly lower than that of beef. They also have a high quality protein calories compared to other red meats. All these properties make it a real organic meat. Many people prefer the meat of an animal 75% BOER. The influence of BOER change the taste of meat and is more light and tender. The animal is used almost entirely, and the cuts are similar to those made with the "Patagonian lamb."

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