Domestic Goat as a Promising Animal Model for High-Level Brain Function Research
摘要
Abstract
Goats were the first animals to undergo domestication. Despite the fact that they are bred across much of the world, they have not yet been widely used as a research model. However, goats have remarkable cognitive abilities and complex and varied social behavior, and owing to their size and low maintenance requirements, they may serve as a promising model for studying neurological conditions, especially neurodegenerative diseases. This review focuses on current research into the central nervous system of goats, as well as their behavior and cognitive abilities.