Goat Milk: Bespoke for Multi-Therapeutic Effects

Abstract

Goats are small ruminants that were among first domesticated farm animals which are into herding from about 10,000 years ago. Goats are widely distributed in the world, 95% of them are in the less developed countries . Their distribution is mainly associated with harsh environments (arid, semiarid, tropical, subtropical). Dairy breeds  have their origin and are numerous in the developed countries, though they constitute only 5% of the world goat population. Goat population of India is 124.6 million with an over all growth rate of 3.05%. Goat production system of the country is highly diverse and has been broadly divided into six zones on the basis of agro-climatic conditions. Indian breeds such as Beetal, Jamunapari, Sirohi and Jakhrana have capacity to yield 4-5 kg milk/day, 400-600 litre milk in single lactation of 150-200 days  and body weight of 30-40 kg at 12 months of age indicated tremendous potential of Indian breeds. India is the world's largest producer of goat milk, with an annual production  of over 5 million metric tons. Goat milk has a significant role in livelihood improvement and become the most promising industrial products in future. It has so many  medicinal values. It serve as complete nourished food ,it can substitute a meal.  It has fat globules naturally  homogenized . it has Se containing antioxidant property. It is helpful in digestion as it get digested in 20 minutes . It contain conjugated linoleic  acid which has anti carcinogenic properties. It is beneficial for people with who are   lactose  intolerant as it has very less amount of lactose. It is less allergic than cow milk.It has Ca and k in very high amounts so is very beneficial for bones. It is highly  suggested for patients suffering from tuberculosis and dengue.