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  1. Boers - Wikipedia

    During apartheid, Boer was used by opponents of apartheid in various contexts, referring to institutional structures such as the National Party, or to specific groups of people, such as members of the Police …

  2. Boer | History, Culture & Traditions | Britannica

    Boer, (Dutch: “husbandman,” or “farmer”), a South African of Dutch, German, or Huguenot descent, especially one of the early settlers of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. Today, descendants …

  3. American Boer Goat Registry | American Boer Goat Association

    Jan 8, 2026 · The American Boer Goat Association will protect the core values and traits that make the Boer goat the premier meat goat breed in America through promotion and recording of the breed.

  4. Boer Goats - Oklahoma State University

    The Boer is an improved indigenous breed with some infusion of European, Angora and Indian goat breeding many years ago. Several researchers agree that the indigenous populations were probably …

  5. A Brief History of the Boer War: Participants, Battles, and Legacy

    May 15, 2025 · The Boer War had a significant impact on both South Africa and the British Empire. The war and the aftermath of the two Boer republics sowed the seeds for the Union of South Africa, the …

  6. Boer Wars - New World Encyclopedia

    The First Boer War also known as the Transvaal War, was fought from December 16, 1880, until March 23, 1881. It was the first clash between the British and the Transvaal Boers.

  7. Who Are the Boers? (with picture) - PublicPeople

    May 23, 2024 · The term "Boer" is used to describe individuals who are descended from these original early settlers, along with people who are associated with Boer culture. The word Boer is Dutch for …

  8. Raising Boer Goats - Successful Farming

    Dec 13, 2024 · If you're looking for an economical meat animal or are interested in making a little extra money, consider raising Boer goats. Originally bred in South Africa, Boers are now one of the …

  9. BOER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    They meant the Boer War, recalled by Francis from boyhood, concluded twelve years earlier.

  10. Boer republics - Wikipedia

    The Boer republics (sometimes also referred to as Boer states) were independent, self-governing republics formed (especially in the last half of the 19th century) by Dutch -speaking inhabitants of the …