Peripheral Services goat

Peripheral Services

Chevredor is well aware that the purchase of goats is only the beginning of your story. Stock from the best breeding lines will not perform to expectations if management is lacking. To help both our domestic and international clients we therefore offer an extensive range of peripheral services.

Seminars & Training

It has been said that "the problems of the world can be solved with education" and the problems of any livestock enterprise are no different. Learning how avoid as many problems as possible, how to recognize the ones you haven't avoided and what to do about them can make the difference between a profitable enterprise and a disaster for both the people and the animals involved. Chevredor offers various types of education from basic goat management courses for the novice to seminars for those with a fair level of expertise wanting to broaden their knowledge base through open discussion with a group of their peers and specialists in a variety of fields. Courses embrace both theoretical and practical skills with a bias towards profitability in a commercial operation. For those with specific needs, courses can be tailored to match your requirements e.g. embryo transplant and artificial insemination. Chevredor principals draw not only on their own body of knowledge and experience for these courses but will enlist a range of private and government experts with knowledge specific to the topics covered by the course. On farm training can also be arranged for those who learn more easily by "watching and doing".

"Hands on" training

Practicing selection

Open discussion group

Goat Products

Prevention is better than cure and Chevredor is happy to identify (and assist with supply if needed) a range of products designed to assist with your management issues.

Breeding Services

Chevredor offers a range of breeding services designed to suit a variety of operators from small studs to commercial goat meat producers.

Bucks Standing for Service

For a small number of registered does it is not financially viable to buy a $10,000 buck. However, using a cheap buck to serve them will not advance your breeding program. Having your doe/s serviced at Chevredor gives you your choice of top quality bucks from a variety of much sought after bloodlines (see Standing Sires). Not only will this spare you the capital outlay, but there are none of the feeding, management and in-breeding problems associated with keeping a buck.

Embryo Transplant Programs

"Embryo transplant vets at work"

Chevredor has its own embryo transplant surgery and lab. For associated breeders even a single doe can be included in a program with Chevredor providing all the care and management. Your donor doe will be fertilized by the buck of your choice and full veterinary verification will be provided. Recipient does can also be provided if required. Contact Us for more information and current pricing on the various options.

Frozen Embryos and Semen

"Imported South African Embryo Donor Does"

Frozen embryos from selected Chevredor does (see Exports) are available to order. Frozen semen from our resident sires is also available to order (See Standing Sires), Contact Us for more information and current pricing.

Livestock Transport

With two new Mercedes trucks set up to transport goats and drivers who are also stockmen, Chevredor can transport all small ruminants safely, efficiently and with a minimum of fuss. All livestock transport is undertaken under the guidelines and best practice requirements of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock – Land Transport - Version 2.2.

Maremma Guardian Dogs

Putting a carnivore in charge of your goats/sheep might not seem such a good idea however in areas severely affected by either wild dingoes or packs of uncontrolled "town" dogs, Maremmas can provide a unique solution. These beautiful dogs can be bonded with almost any form of livestock from chooks to cattle and once bonded, will protect their group against all predators and intruders. Of course you can't just put them in the paddock and forget them. A good Maremma is a well fed, well managed Maremma. Like other types of working dogs, they have good instincts but are more successful with a bit of basic training and good management. If you plan to use Maremmas, get information on management BEFORE you buy. All Chevredor Maremmas come with training and management suggestions and can be purchased as puppies ready for bonding or as trained adults. Supply is seasonal so Contact Us regarding supply.