Goat breeds such as the Boer goat, Savanna, and Kalahari red aren't only good meatproducing animals; they are hardy, and their feeding habits make them versatile and resilient. Also, they have a comparatively good resistance to vector- and tick-borne diseases (although this may differ between different goat varieties and gene pools).
In addition, goats have good maternal instincts, and I have noticed mature rams and ewes will protect