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SEVEN HILLS ALLIANCE PROGRAM

Due to the great demand within the goat meat industry and the limited available supply, Seven Hills has introduced a partnering alliance. This program enables small growers to produce animals to a specific criteria which Seven Hills then purchases. This program assists growers with selection of animals, as well as training and development and this assistance in turn enables growers to return on their investment.  There are however, no guarantees and will depend on the demand for goat meat.

Irrespective, all producers should make themselves fully aware of the market specifications of any buyer and fully understand the terms and conditions of sale.

Why partner with Seven Hills?

A Partnering Alliance with Seven Hills enables smaller produces to take advantage of:

• Established markets into butchers, retailers and restaurants
• An established and easily recognizable brand
• Premium price for Seven Hills Alliance Program Producers
• Knowledge and experience accumulated over 24 years

Quarterly information/workshops in:

• Meat Assesment
• Husbandry and Management
• Industry Days

How does the Partnering Alliance Work?

Seven Hills has a defined criteria for the purchase of animals from its aligned suppliers. Animals are divided into three distinct groups:

1.          Animals for the goat meat supply chain – these animals are destined for slaughter and are either marketed to restaurants and/or retail butchers. The premium criteria for these animals is age, weight and body condition score specific. Criteria can change from time to time as new markets are developed.       

2.          Animals for the export market – these animals are destined for the overseas breeding market and the criteria is age and weight related as well as sex. Age range is between 4 and 6 months and a weight restriction of no more than 30 kgs.   All animals must be female.

3.          Animals for the breeding program – these animals are destined for acceptance into Seven Hills Breeding Program.   These animals must be female and range in age of 2 to 5 years. A background of statistical data must accompany these animals.  

This data would include :

(a) Whether the animal has previously kidded, if so how many kids were born and how many survived.

(b) Not yet of breeding age, the percentage of boer infusion that is 1^st cross, 2^nd cross, (F1, F2 etc).

All animals irrespective of which group they belong, must be NLIS tagged and come with a National Vendor Declaration and Goat Health Statement.   Where animals are registered with the Boer Goat Breeders Association of Australia, they must come with their registration pedigree.

Animals outside of the above criteria are always considered but their status is reflected in the price paid.

 Interested in partnering with Seven Hills? Contact us!