We won't overwhelm the market for a long time. Soaring Sales Meat goat markets aren't limited to the Bluegrass State. Meat goat sales are also increasing in other states. Meat goat associations are sprouting everywhere. North Carolina's forage base could support 500,000 goats annually.
Goats eat weeds, brush and thorny shrubs that cattle avoid.
Although internal parasites are a major problem for both species, parasites from goats don't hurt cattle. Bill Jones of Monroe, N.C., runs 500 goats with 120 stocker calves on 95 acres of rotational grazing pastures. He buys young goats at a local stockyard and sells them at about 65 pounds to a broker. They've cleaned out my woods. The only problems I have are keeping them free of parasites and trimming their hooves.