Cadenza Boer Goat Stud

Cadenza Stud breeding does.

Breeding does, Cadenza has a different approach. The does are raised together under paddock conditions for 12 months and then classified for breeding, sales, and showing.  This is different to most studs who select potential kids at an early age and feed heavily to prepare for shows.  This means these heavily fed kids have an unfair advantage when comparing their growth rates to their drop mates.  Because the kids are raised together for 12 months and individual animals are not "pumped" for the shows, it is rare for this stud to show in the junior classes.   However the benefits are that the best animals shine in the group because of "genetic advantage" and not "feed advantage".    This is an important, but rarely considered point when choosing breeding animals for a herd and specially choosing a sire for the herd.  When buying animals from a breeder, ask what the animals are being fed so you can consider whether it is similar to your management, and ask to see their siblings and relations.   This will give a better idea of their genetic merit.