Goat

: This article is about goats, the animals. For the web comic, see Goats (comic).

Domestication and Uses

: Main article: Domestic goat

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Along with sheep, goats were among the first domesticated animals, the domestication process starting at least 10,000 years ago. Easy human access to goat hair, meat, and milk were the primary motivations. Goat skins were popularly used until the Middle Ages for water and wine bottles when traveling and camping and as parchment for writing in certain regions.

Related Topics:
Sheep - Domesticated animals - Hair - Meat - Milk - Skin - Middle Ages - Wine bottles - Camping - Parchment

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The meat and milk of goats is still consumed, though not as commonly in the United States as in other regions of the world. However, goat milk has become more popular because it is easier to digest than cows milk. Many call goat's milk a universal milk, because it can be given to most mammals. In India goat's meat is often called 'mutton' or even 'lamb'. Goat skin is still used to make kid gloves and other items of clothing. Angora goats produce mohair, a fine soft lusterous fiber. Pygora goats produce a cashmere type fiber. Cashmere and Mohair that can be made into sweaters and other items.Some people keep goats as pets as well.

Related Topics:
United States - Kid glove - Clothing - Cashmere - Mohair - Sweater

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These are the goats that create the fiber used in high fashion garments.

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