Sheep and goat cheese *

The market for ewes and goats cheese is a growing one, and there is an increasing need for producers and manufacturers of ewes' and goats' milk to establish a more professional and technical approach in order to shake off the ‘good life’ image. Despite the fact that many producers and manufacturers are truly commercial, technical information is sparse and often conflicting. This paper sets out to broadly discuss the methods of marketing ewes' and goats' milk in relation to cheese manufacturing methods and the difficulties that arise using traditional cheesemaking methods. The industry is in its infancy in the United Kingdom and emphases are put upon the importance of help and guidance from appropriately experienced technical and education establishments. The importance of cooperation from producers and manufacturers is stressed to highlight the need for the compilation of accurate information to extend our knowledge.