History of Goat in Timeline

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Goat

The domestic goat is a goat-antelope species primarily raised as livestock. It descended from the wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe and belongs to the Bovidae family, closely related to sheep. Goats were among the first animals domesticated, with evidence tracing back to Iran approximately 10,000 years ago.

1990: Resurgence of Goats for Vegetation Control

Since 1990, there has been a resurgence in using goats for vegetation control in North America, especially in California, to clear dry brush and mitigate wildfire risks.

2015: Goat Slaughter Statistics in India

As of 2015, India slaughters 41% of its 124.4 million goats annually, producing 0.6 million metric tonnes of goat meat, which constitutes 8% of India's total meat production.

2016: Goats Communicate with Humans

A 2016 study indicated that goats attempt to communicate with humans similarly to domesticated animals like dogs and horses, seeking human assistance when confronted with challenges.

2022: Top Goat Milk Producers

In 2022, India led goat milk production with 6.25 million metric tons, followed by Bangladesh (0.91 million metric tons) and South Sudan (0.52 million metric tons).

2022: Goat Population Statistics

In 2022, the global goat population exceeded 1.1 billion, with India housing 150 million goats.