There is a lot of discussion and chatter about Boer and lately over Osmanabadi. While breeding and rearing Boer and Osmanabadi goats have obvious advantages in terms of size and weight - the mutton demand for these "premium" variety does not seem to be well established. This is especially important since people start goat farming with the expectation of selling the animals - so it should be confirmed if there is ready demand for the meat of these "premium varieties".
IF there are any Boer or Osmanabadi, wholesalers or meat processors on the forum, we would like to hear from you, especially if you are from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka or Kerela. It would be helpful to a lot of people plan to or have already invested in Boers, Osmanabadi, etc. Based on our research, there was almost no large scale demand for Boer or Osmanabadi live goats (for meat) in Chennai and Madurai markets. We have not explored additional markets yet.
In comparison, there is steady demand for country variety of goats. As expected, they do not have the same height or weight gains so the profit margins are smaller. With that said, the country goats are guaranteed to sell. Elsewhere I read that butchers, processors and restaurants cannot make out the difference once the animal is skinned. I can say from personal experience, that is NOT true when you ask such buyers. Butchers and cooks can definitely figure out if the meat is more muscular, less soft, greater fat content, etc. Some may not care but most will not want to buy such meat.
Helpful comments, guidance and market related infmton plz