One way to do this is to crossbreed goats, he said. Among those crosses being investigated are the crossing of traditional meat breeds with the large South African Boer goat. Meat goats could be a lucrative option for West Texas sheep and goat producers who have lost governmental incentives, according to Dr. Frank Craddock, Extension sheep and goat specialist. Additionally, Craddock feels goats may be a good option for East Texas landowners. However, there are several considerations would-be producers need to keep in mind.
Goats are a very active animal and they like to travel and go through fences.
They can find holes that most animals can't. Producers have to have good fencing. Additionally, internal and external parasites and predators such as coyotes and wild dogs could be a problem, especially in the eastern part of the state, he said.