Comparative Aspacts of Goat and Cow Milk

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 B12 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. Keywords–– Goatmilk, poorman’s cow, fat, protein, lactose, folate.