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Reis Zuid-Afrika (01/2019)
In January 2019 we traveled to the beautiful South Africa. South Africa is the home country of the boergoat. With several hundreds of boergoat breeders applying selective breeding practices over almost a century, this country has the most beautiful animals and the very best genetics in the world. Time to have a look for ourselves while we were there.
Via the boergoat breeder's association (http://www.boerboksa.co.za) we were introduced by email to Conrad Herbst. Conrad was so kind to invite us to visit his farm, located in Pretoria, near Johannesburg. An offer we could not refuse!
Arriving at Johannesburg Airport, we immediately drove to Conrad's farm. We received a warm welcome by Conrad, his wife Marietjie and the family dogs, so we immediately felt at home. Conrad had worked out a nice day schedule for us, starting with a visit of the farm, followed by a tour in the neighbourhood visiting other goat and sheep farmers.
It was a great honor for us to hear all about the passion the farmers have for their animals. Thanks again Conrad for a great day we will never forget! Always welcome in sunny Belgium for a stay at Hof ter Opbrakel!
Via the boergoat breeder's association (http://www.boerboksa.co.za) we were introduced by email to Conrad Herbst. Conrad was so kind to invite us to visit his farm, located in Pretoria, near Johannesburg. An offer we could not refuse!
Arriving at Johannesburg Airport, we immediately drove to Conrad's farm. We received a warm welcome by Conrad, his wife Marietjie and the family dogs, so we immediately felt at home. Conrad had worked out a nice day schedule for us, starting with a visit of the farm, followed by a tour in the neighbourhood visiting other goat and sheep farmers.
It was a great honor for us to hear all about the passion the farmers have for their animals. Thanks again Conrad for a great day we will never forget! Always welcome in sunny Belgium for a stay at Hof ter Opbrakel!
Please click the pictures below to read a story about our visits.