Vol. 7, Issue 7 (2018)

Author(s):
Anju K Daniel and C Srinivasan

Abstract:
Goats are earliest domesticated animals and are called as “Cow of poor man”. Goat milk has not only high nutritional value but also therapeutic value and dietary characteristics. Goat milk contains higher amount of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus than cow and human milk. Medium chain triglycerides and proteins which are more in goat milk have been recognized as unique lipid and protein with unique health benefits. Goat now has to be fully exploited to get maximum benefit, particularly milk and milk products having medicinal values.