The aim of this study is to show the importance and significance of goat milk . Goat is known as
poor man’s cow .It play a vital role in the socio-economic structure of rural poor. Goat milk contains higher
amount of Ca, Mg and P than cow and human milk but vitamin D, vitamin B
12 and folate contents are less.
Although fat and protein is somewhat low in goat milk than cow milk, but there is a non significant difference
between fat ,protein and lactose content of cow’s and goat’s milk ., but fat globule are smaller in goat milk so
they are easily digestable. Goat milk is recommended for infants, old and convalescent people. In this review the
neutrative value and medicinal value of goat milk is discussed in comparision with cow’s milk.