Goats: Market Specs, Standards and Rates

Question 1

What are the characteristics of some goat milk compared to cow milk?

Answer 1

Goat milk has a higher protein, lactose and mineral content than cow milk and is a high quality food source, rich in energy. It is also a good source of amino acids and fatty acids. Digestion of goat’s milk is very fluid and consistent.

Question 2

What are the by-products of goat milk?

Answer 2

Yoghurt, cheese, ice-cream, natural soaps, milk powder etc.

Question 3

What are the advantages for goat milk?

Answer 3

• The goat’s milk is easier to digest compared to cow’s milk, due to the smaller fat molecules.
• Naturally homogenised (the process of reducing the size of the fat globules into miniscule portions).
• Less lactose than cow’s milk
• Less allergenic due to protein content
• More calcium
• Stronger in taste.
• Benefits inflammation
• High in fatty acids
• Anti-mucosal

Question 4

What are the four desirable characteristics of mohair fibre?

Answer 4

• Lustrous
• Good insulation, no heat conduction
• Doesn’t Felt or Shrink
• Extremely soft and light

Question 5

What are the four products made from mohair?

Answer 5

• Scarves
• Suits
• Socks
• Blankets

Question 6

What are the health advantages of some goat meat compared to cow meat?

Answer 6

• Fat composition of 3% (cow’s 18.8%)
• Low Cholesterol
• High iron and protein content
• Less calories