Boer Goat Course at Karoo Livestock
The Junior Boer Goat Course is an accredited hands-on training program hosted by Karoo Livestock at Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Farm outside Oudtshoorn in the Klein-Karoo, South Africa.
Course Overview & Details
Organizer: Gerrie Ferreira CEO Karoo Livestock in conjunction with breed societies.
Accreditation: Fully accredited by the South African Boer Goat Breeders' Society.
Successful attendees receive official certificates.
Target Audience: Local and international livestock farmers, particularly from across Africa, looking to improve herd genetics and management.
Key Topics Covered
- Correct goat selection and adherence to breed standards.
- Practical handling, care, dosing, and immunization techniques.
- Identifying signs of internal parasites and managing animal health.
- Nutrition, herd management, and basic grading or classing of goats.
Upcoming Dates September 30 – October 2, 2026.
Contact/Booking Inquiries and bookings can be directed to Liza at +27 82 861 6306.
Traveling from Kenya to attend the course at Chandelier Game Lodge requires flying into George Airport (GRJ), the closest commercial airport to Oudtshoorn. Because there are no direct flights from Nairobi to George, you will need to transit through a major South African hub like Johannesburg.
