Education and training

The South African Mohair Growers’ Association (SAMGA) and the Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) host training days and workshops for farmers and farm workers, educating them on Angora goat handling and health. The mohair industry employs a dedicated vet, Dr Mackie Hobson, who assists in these training days and is always available to our producers who require veterinary support.

With the help of Dr Mackie Hobson, best practice guidelines were developed for Angora Goat Health Management training purposes in the form of manuals and videos. These manuals have been translated into four commonly spoken languages in the mohair industry.