They are still the best sources of protein, fiber, and necessary fats that the human body needs. However, what should be done to solve the problem about animal brutality? Whereas most consumers know livestock animals in their appropriately packaged forms as pieces of meat in plastic bags and Styrofoam, the business of livestock breeding and animal husbandry is still, without a doubt, a huge business. Muslim holidays such as the Eid ul-Fidr (Festival of Fast-Breaking) and Eid ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) are the ideal time to sell sheep and goats in public auctions. Moreover, when you aim for a certain holiday, place your sheep or goats in the market place at least one week in advance. Keep yourself updated on market reports, but do not rely on them heavily. Goats are a popular livestock option mainly because of their meat, milk, and fiber. Some consider raising goats as pets. What about you? What is your purpose for purchasing a goat? Your purpose will determine the best goat to buy. The following are tips on choosing a goat based on the purpose of raising a goat. For the underlying layer, a mixture of hay, manure and bedding with moisture content between 40 to 50 % is advisable. Odor is kept to a minimum by ensuring the covering material has carbon sources such as straw, sawdust or hay. To avoid gas buildup and possible explosion, it is advisable to puncture the rumen on cattle. You can tell if the branding iron is ready to use if its color turns into ash. It is important that the branding iron has the proper temperature so that it will be able to burn and eliminate the hair and exterior layer of the skin. 4. Place the branding iron on the animal. Apply just the right amount of pressure for about 5 to 10 seconds. It is now a common knowledge that to be able to produce better quality of meat, farmers should significantly trim down if not totally eliminate stress levels of animals they handle. Perhaps, this is the reason why many livestock farms and facilities play sweet and relaxing music all the time. This practice has been proven to help relax animals and make their moods good all the time.