Hillside Stud
Heritage
Our Beliefs
Raising Goats Responsibly Since 2017
When you introduce elite full-blood Boer bucks to your commercial herd does, you'll see a swift, tangible improvement in meat and milk yield across just a few generations, if not sooner. This is the fastest, most cost effective route to boosting your herd's profitability. Drawing on our proven expertise, we can identify the ideal bloodlines to enhance your stock. We'll assess your current herd. recommend top-tier animals, and guide you on feeding and management, drawing from successful breeding in the UK. After all, investing in the best foundation now saves you the cost of maintaining lesser stock, year after year.
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Since 2017, we've been dedicated to raising Boer goats with a deep respect for both heritage and innovation. Our approach blends time-honoured farming wisdom with modern genetic science, ensuring each goat embodies vigorous, resilience, and productivity. We believe in transparency, every step from lineage to nutrition is guided by care, ensuring that our goats thrive in harmony with their environment and purpose.
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At Hillside Stud, we don't just breed goats; we cultivate a legacy. We believe every goat is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the bond between farmer and animal. We strive to empower farmers and small holders with more than just goats, we share a vision of sustainability, ethical stewardship, and a future where quality meat production aligns with compassion and responsibility.
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Breed History
Hillside Stud
Boer goats are the world's only specialist meat breed, originally developed in South Africa through careful and selective breeding to produce a hardy, fast-growing animal with exceptional meat yield. Officially recognised in the 1950's the breed quickly became valued for its strong conformation, fertility, and ability to thrive in challenging conditions.
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Well-structured animals are capable of carrying significant muscle, with mature weights reaching up to 130kg in well-managed systems. Their calm temperament and adaptability have also contributed to thier global success.
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During the 1990's, Boer goat genetics were widely exported to Australia, where the breed was further developed and refined. From there, it expanded into New Zealand and the United States, establishing itself as a leading meat goat breed worldwide. Earlier introductions into Europe during the 1960's laid the foundation for the breed's presence here in the UK today.
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Today, Boer goats continue to play a key role in efficient, sustainable meat production, with increasing demand for high-quality, low-fat goat meat across the UK and beyond.
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