Abstract
Goats are important component of livestock industry having adaptability to harsh climates which make them suitable for landless and marginal farmers. The contribution of goats in supplying milk and milk products is high and it has significant role in rural economy and health. Goat milk contains higher amount of Ca, Mg and P than cow and human milk. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) which are more in goat milk have been recognized as unique lipid with unique health benefits. The soft curd of goat milk may be an advantage for adult humans suffering from gastrointestinal disturbances and ulcers. Goat milk is recommended for infants, old and convalescent people. The consumer acceptance of goat milk and its products is reported to be excellent. Goat cheese production in Nepal is coming up in a big way which will prove to be a boon to Nepalese cheese industry. Despite this fact, goat has remained neglected in research and development. Universally recognized as ‘poor man’s cow’, goat now has to be fully exploited to get maximum benefits, particularly meat, milk and milk products having medicinal values. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jfstn.v7i0.11209 J. Food Sci. Technol. Nepal, Vol. 7 (107-111), 2012
Highlights
Due to rapidly increasing human population, the demand for milk and milk products is on the rise in the tropical developing countries
Medium chain length fatty acid or Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) which are more in goat milk have been recognized as unique lipid with unique health benets in mal-absorption syndromes, chyluria, steatorrhea, hyperlipoproteinnemia, and in cases of intestinal resection, coronary bypass, premature infant feeding, childhood epilepsy, cystic brosis and gallstones
The fats found in goat milk products are high in middle chain fatty acids, which are easier for the body to process than those found in cow's milk (Anon., 2012)
Summary
Goats are important component of livestock industry having adaptability to harsh climates which make them suitable for landless and marginal farmers. Recognized as ‘poor man’s cow’, goat has to be fully exploited to get maximum benets, meat, milk and milk products having medicinal values
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