Goat Farming Industry

Importance of the Goat Farming Industry

Goats are multi-purpose animals which can supply meat, milk and fibre.  Over one hundred (100) breeds of goat world wide are bred for meat, milk and fibre.  Today, a large number of persons worldwide drink milk and eat meat from goats than from any other animal.

In Trinidad and Tobago, most dairy farms are individually run primarily by a male farmer with the assistance of his spouse and or children.  A few larger farms exist where production is overseen by a farm manager.

The main purpose of rearing dairy goats is for milk.  Some farmers sell the goat's milk in their communities while others sell to groceries.

Nutritional value of Goat's Milk 

 

Protein Content of Goat's milk

Carbohydrate content of Goat's milk

 

Mineral content of Goat's Milk

Specific Mineral Content of Goat's Milk

Goat milk contains more protein per serving

Goat milk contains higher levels of essential amino acids.

Goat milk contains a percentage of proteins with different structures than cow's milk proteins. These differences enhance the digestibility of goat milk protein, and cause fewer allergenic reactions.

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Goat milk has a lower carbohydrate level, almost all of which is due to less lactose in the milk. The inability to digest lactose is a common condition, and milk with less lactose is helpful for those individuals

Goat milk is higher in calcium.
Goat milk is higher in phosphorous.
Goat milk has substantially more potassium.
Goat milk has more iron and copper.
Goat milk has more magnesium.
Goat milk has substantially more manganese.
Selenium in goat milk has been   shown to have more antioxidant activity.
Goat milk has comparable levels of zinc and sodium





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I am of the view that Goat's milk can improve your health and that of your family. 

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