Goat Marketing Opportunities
According to the 2002 Census, Tennessee ranks second in the nation for inventory of meat goats with over 107,000 head. Many opportunities exist in the goat industry for Tennessee farmers.
Breed Types
- Meat: Boer, Kiko, Pigmy, Savannah, Spanish, Tennessee Meat Goat
- Dairy: Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Toggenberg
- Fiber: Angora, Cashmere
Preferred Ethnic Goat Types
| Ethnicity | Preferred Weight | Age | Sex | Holidays / Time of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 50-70 lbs or yearlings up to 80 lbs | < 12 months to 14 months | billy/nanny, lean | Ramadan Id al Fitr Id al Adha |
| Hispanic | 15-20 lbs | milk-fed kids | either | Cinco de Mayo |
| Asian | 60-80 lbs | 12-14 months | either, good quality | cool weather |
| Italian | 20-25 lbs | 4-12 wks | either | Christmas Easter |
| Greek | 30-40 lbs | 8-16 wks | either | Christmas Easter |
Additional Information
For more information on the Ethnic Calendar holidays or planning breeding to reach certain target dates, go to:
http://www.esmgpa.org/html/ethnic_calendar.cfm