Meat Goat Standards USDA

[mikey]

http://www.goatrancher.com/guide.pdf     

this site may help one understand grades and cuts for goats taken from the USDA

[mikey]

http://www.esmgpa.org/committees/evaluating_market.html


this site will also help you to understand standards/grades better

[nemo]

thanks mikey

[mikey]

In short this can only help the average producer gain understanding of what grade standards mean.Knowledge is the key here.The Philippines as of yet has no standard(s) but the USA  has a standards of sorts and we can all learn from those with the experience.Most other countries copy from the American standards because they have the knowledge.

Study the pictures and study them well so you can have a understanding of what a prime,good and bottom grades of goats is.True,a goat that could be prime but has been down graded because of improper care and maintenance.Management is your key here.On the other hand a native will never make a prime grade due to its meat to bone ratio.

In our research we have found a graded goat at the F2 level (75% boer) makes a decent meat grade for the meat industry.What you are looking for is ADG (average daily gain),high meat to bone ratio.Knowledge is key for your success here.

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