Benefits of goat breeding under a changed climate

The purpose of the study is to analyze the benefits of goat breeding in a changing climate and show the value of goat products for human health. The characteristics of goats under deteriorating environmental conditions are identified, which can not only provide good economic returns for households and farms, but also contribute to climate change. The analysis of the literature of domestic and foreign authors was carried out using the methods of systematization and generalization. It has been established that goats are considered ideal animals due to their high heat and drought tolerance, high feed conversion efficiency resulting in lower intestinal CH4 emissions per unit of feed consumed. The natural ability of goats to survive in the presence of poor quality or limited vegetation and to maintain a balance that helps them gain access to the leaves of shrubs and trees is described, which is considered an advantage over other types of livestock. They are less susceptible and more resistant to certain diseases. Compared to other ruminants, goats have more lymphocytes than neutrophils, indicating a well-developed immune system in this species. Goats are bred mostly in natural conditions with very little use of pharmacological preparations to improve health and productivity, thus the meat and milk obtained from them can be considered natural products that are beneficial to health. Goats are prolific ruminants, which is an advantage for the production and improvement of their genetic potential. The huge increase in population is expected to further increase the already high demand for meat and milk. Goats have great potential and can play a significant role in the supply of healthy meat and milk.