Prominence of goat milk consumption and determinants of attitudes towards the milk in five agro-ecological zones of Zimbabwe
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This study determined the prominence and determinants of
attitudes towards goat milk consumption in agro-ecological
zones I to V of Zimbabwe. Data were collected from 545
households and analyzed using SPSS. Generally, milk was
consumed at least twice a week (71.8%) especially in regions
III and V. Goat (61.7%) and cow (100%) milk consumption
was high though cow milk was preferred (57.3%). Higher
percentage (67.4%) of respondents above 36 years and those
possessing 1-5 cattle and 1-5 goats were associated with
likelihood of consuming goat milk. Major causes of negativity
were lack of habit (41%), flavor attributes (27%) and nonavailability
of goat milk (23%).
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