Abstract :
Goat breeding has many advantages, including economic (low cost); sociological (products
made from skin and other elements), and ecological (goat adaptability). Products
such as goat kid meat (cabrito), which is considered a delicacy, and goat milk cheese
are some of the most appreciated. Many high priced products such as purses, shoes,
jackets, and other articles are made from the fur and skin of goats. Presently, by
applying new biotechnology research to the goat industry, their productivity, molecular
diagnosis, health, and genetic diversity can be improved. Surely there are many
more opportunities to come for modern biotechnology. Discussing these with audiences,
such as those attending specialized international conferences on goat production,
are of great importance because there is a lack of knowledge among goat breeders
and resistance for carrying out this type of research. Events of this type should
be of great use for instructing attendants, publicizing the usefulness of goat production,
and creating steps towards discovering available benefits and promises of modern
biotechnology.
