Goat

One of the earliest tamed agricultural animals was the Goat. Goats and humans have been associated for at least 10,000 years, according to Ref. They have long been regarded as very valuable animals due to their high production, ease of handling, and capacity to adapt to a variety of diets and challenging environmental circumstances. Additionally, they do not compete with humans for food and consume inexpensive feeds.

Goat populations have grown by around 240% globally over the past 50 years, whereas those of other livestock species have remained stable or even dropped. In rural areas of developing countries, the contribution of goats is highly valued and has an important role in feeding the populations, an item that is often not adequately recognized when comparing goats with sheep and cattle. In fact, goats are extremely intelligent animals, very agile, and independent, with a high level of resistance to diseases, much better than other ruminant species.