GOAT MILK AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN CURRENT SCENARIO AND FUTURE PROSPECTIVE: A REVIEW

Abstract

Goats are one of the earliest domesticated animals since primeval time period and it plays a pivotal role in rural livelihood owing to its multifaceted income source from meat, milk, skin and other related byproducts. Taking into consideration that India is a developing country and close to seventy percentage of its population still heavily relies on agrarian sector, livestock farming and specifically goat farming carries significant weightage. In that context, goat milk which accounts roughly twenty-two percentages as compared to global level holds a large chunk of nutritional values as well as other crucial macro and micro minerals which are very pertinent to our bodily function. Moreover, the essential amino acids, essential fatty acids found in goat milk are superior to that of the cow’s milk. In a nutshell, the goat milk and milk products carry huge potential due to its high nutritional contents. This review briefs about the historical aspects of domestication of goats, its significance in Indian economy and aspects of goat milk and its nutritional values. © 2022, Veterinary Practitioner. All rights reserved.