1. Introduction
Goats are widely distributed around the world and
have been a source of human nutrition since the very
beginnings of human civilisation. Goat meat is without
a doubt one of the staple red meats in human diets.
Meat, like any commodity item, varies in its popularity and usage within and between communities according
to a host of criteria. The common culture of any
community is most likely the overriding reason why
meat is popular or not. The culture of a community is
in itself a very complex phenomenon influenced by
available resources, pragmatic practices and beliefs.
The advent of distance communication between people
through signs, printed words, radio, television and
more recently cellphones, influences the perceptions
and usage of a commodity. Goat meat is not exempted
from the forces of civilisation.
The concept of quality is an interesting and neverending
point of debate. A commodity’s “quality” is
again a perception. However, the most interesting part