Meat Goat Production Goat meat is consumed widely throughout the
world, especially in developing countries. However, it is not
usually sold in traditional marketplaces in the United States.
Sheep and goat meat is the fourth most consumed meat, following
pork, poultry, and beef. Meat goat production, like any other
animal production enterprise, requires that good husbandry
practices be followed in the areas of sanitation, health, feed,
water, and shelter. These are all integral parts of managing a
successful goat enterprise. In the United States, goat
production increased by about one-third in the past decade
because of their economic value as efficient converters of low-
quality forages into quality meat, milk, and hides for specialty
markets. There are several reasons for the growing popularity of
goats in this country. A big factor is the larger number of
ethnic groups that have settled in this country and have a
preference for goat meat, milk, and cheese products. Another
factor is the determination of many