Livestock Special Alert 2024: Goats
Goat values are a mixed bag with female values increasing and male values decreasing on average 17.8% and -16.8% respectively. The value of milking goats continues to decline with female milking goats down in value a further 27%. After increasing in value last year to all-time highs, breeding buck values are down 32%. Structural changes […]
Livestock Special Alert 2023: Goats
Goat values have increased on average 7.8% with almost all classes of fibre and meat producing goats at record highs. The value of milking goats continues to be well down from historic highs, except for breeding bucks which are at their highest value. Female milking goats have continued their decline, down a further 3.7% this […]
