1. GOATS: VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS
Tennessee Master Meat Goat Program 2009

2. GOAT TRIVIA The oldest form of livestock production (along with sheep)
More versatile than most forms of livestock (along with sheep)
First animals to be used for milk by humans
Brought to Americas by Columbus in 1493
Do not have teeth in upper front jaw

3. A dairy goat has the potential to be goat meat, But meat goats do not make good dairy animals
When we think value-added, we often tend to think of dairy goats and their milk
While dairy has lots of potential, meat goats and goat meat also have potential for value-added products.

4. VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS FROM DAIRY GOATS
Original Form
Milk:
Raw vs. Processed
Organic vs. Natural
Grade A vs. Grade B
Further Processed
Cheese
Ice Cream
Fudge
Yogurt
Kefir (fermented beverage)
Butter

5. MILK NUTRITIONAL COMPARRISON
Milk Composition
(1 gram)
Cow
Goat
Protein
3.2
3.1
Fat
3.9
3.5
Carbohydrates
4.8
4.4
Sugars (lactose)
Source: McCane, Widdowson, Scherz, Kloos
Goat milk works for those with lactose intolerances. Goat milk is more easily digested than cows milk, it’s molecules are smaller and more easily absorbed into the digestive system.

6. CHEESE OPTIONS: Culinary Appeal
Hard Cheeses: Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, and etc
Soft Cheeses:
Brie, Feta, Farmers Cheese, and etc.
Flavored
Cheese Balls
Herb & Vegetable
Tomato, garlic & rose mary
Dill & garlic
Fruit flavored
Strawberry, pineapple, apple

7. CHEESE: NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON
Nutrient comparison
Per ounce
Bovine Cream Cheese
Goat Soft Cheese
Calories
99.5
69.4
Protein (grams)
2.1 4
Fat (grams) 10
5.5
Cholesterol (mg)
30.5
17.6
Sodium (mg)
84.5
83.4
Made available by the American Dairy Goat Association
Goat cheese works for those with lactose intolerances. It is more easily digested than cows milk, due to the fact it’s molecules are smaller and more easily absorbed into the digestive system.

8. MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS FROM GOAT MILK
Skin & Hair Care Products:
Shampoos, Bath salts, Soaps
Body Lotions, Baby Lotion, Hand Creams
Shaving Cream
Washing Detergent From Soap:
Removes Odors (Deer Hunters)

9. The animals can be further processed into:
OTHER IDEAS
Protein Powders:
Goatein, Caprotein
Goat Milk Product(s) Gift Boxes
Agri-Tourism, Dairy Goat Farm Tours
Paint (White-wash)
The animals can be further processed into:
Meat
Hide:
Leather apparel
Gloves

10. LET US NOT FORGET GOAT MEAT
Nutrient Composition of Goat to Other Types of Meat
Nutrient (3 oz. cooked meat)
Goat
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Calories
122
162
179
180
Fat (g)
2.6
6.3
7.9
8.2
Saturated Fat (g)
0.79
1.7
3.0
2.9
Protein (g) 23 25
Cholesterol (mg)
63.8
76.0
73.1
USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 14

11. VALUE OF GOAT MEAT Comprises 63% of red meat consumed world wide
Nutritive value: lean, nutritional qualities, ideal for health conscious consumer
Health benefits: lower in fat, cholesterol
Due to it’s fiber structure it is more easily digested by the human stomach than most other meats
Culinary value - versatility

12. VALUE-ADDED GOAT Meat Products Byproducts Potential – animal food
Whole carcass, quartered (legs & ribs)
Cuts – leg, roasts, ham, chops, stew meat, ground
Specialty – sausage, jerky, goat on a stick
Byproducts
Hides – leather gloves, drum skins, original paper (dairy goat hides offer more variation)
Potential – animal food
Dairy & Skin Care Products

13. MORE THAN YOU REALIZE We have seen the potential for dairy goats
dairy products, skin care products, and meat
We have seen the potential for meat goats
Meat (health and nutrition) byproducts, and potential as dog and cat food.
What potential do you see for goats and value-added production?

14. For Additional Information Contact:
Robert Spencer,
Urban Regional Extension Specialist
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers educational programs, materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.