MILK YIELD, NUTRIENT COMPOSITION AND ACCEPTABILITY OF MILK FROM WEST AFRICAN DWARF (WAD) GOAT (Capra Hircus)

Abstract

The yield, nutrient composition and acceptability of milk from free-range lactating West
African Dwarf (WAD) goats were investigated. Results indicated mean milk yield per12
hour dayldoe to be 0.14kg equivalent to 0.3 litre. Nutrient composition (%) was moisture
82.5, protein 4.6, fat 5.0, lactose 6.9, total solids 17.5, solids non-fat 12.0 and ash 0,66.
Sensory evaluation showed equal acceptability rating betwee0 goat milk and
reconstituted full fat cow milk, served traditionally in pap. The results reflected goat milk
as an acceptable, nutritious and easily affordable food supplement.