What is a Boer Goat? A Boer goat is a South African bred goat that is meant for meat production. Because of the selective breeding by South African breeders, the Boer goat is believed to be superior to any other meat goat. An article from the USDA states ....slow, but persistent increase in goat production (goats in Texas are increasing at a rate of 9%/year). (graph 1.40) Since the majority of demand for goat meat comes mostly from the Hispanic and middle eastern ethnic groups, and since it is expected that these populations will grow in the U.S. in the coming years, the demand for goat meat will probably continue.