SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH, cilt.228, sa.107094, ss.1-5, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
Goats are the primary source of protein for many rural communities worldwide, particularly those living in
extreme geographical conditions. Goats have numerous advantages that enable them to maintain their production under extreme climate conditions. They have efficient browsing behavior as well as an efficient digestive
system, allowing them to remain productive in difficult environmental circumstances. Strong heat resistance,
outstanding feed conversion efficiency, survival in adverse climatic circumstances, and high resistance to many
diseases are all traits that contribute to production. Because of these features, goat breeding is vital to minimizing
and adapting to the negative consequences of climate change. Livestock production accounts for around 7–18%
of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Of this, goats specifically account for 4% of overall greenhouse gas
emissions in global animal farming. Enteric CH4 released during production is considered a nutritional energy
loss in goats and it’s an important role in global warming and the greenhouse effect. These effects ensure that
CH4 production is reduced to provide an optimum economic return from goat farming as well as reduce the
impact on global warming. The capacity of goats to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change and their
benefits in sustainable production compared to other ruminant species will be thoroughly examined in this
paper. As a result, it will contribute to a better understanding of the benefits of goat breeding in the face of future
climate change.