* And yes, I know it looks like this goat has no ears, this is a special breed called a LaMancha Goat, they were selectively bred to look like this. This kind of ear is called a Gopher ear, there the ear is less than 1 in (the males used for breeding can only have this type of ear). There is also an other kind called an elf ear, which is less than 2 in, like this!
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This is not to even delve deeply into the milk and fiber businesses. Goat milk may have the same amount of fat as cows milk, but the fat globules are much smaller in goats milk. This means that goat's milk is easier to digest. It also is lower in milk sugars, or Lactose, which makes it a viable option for people who may be lactose intolerant. If you are wanting to try goats milk, obtaining chilled raw milk is best, because the homogenizing and pasteurizing process tends to alter the flavor profile of the milk. On top of that, you can use the milk to make other products including many different types of beauty products, yogurt, and cheese. Fiber goats, typically Angora goats, are used to produce mohair. and any goat can be used to produce cashmere.
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