Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Goat" in English language version.
Almost all wild animals and most domestic ones eat the afterbirth as soon as they can. The primary reason, I think, is to get rid of it so that it will not attract predators. . .Canine scavengers throughout the world are attracted to herd animals when they give birth, for the placental sacs provide an easily scavenged feast.
Udder development and even milk production are relatively common in unbred doelings of dairy breeds
'The mother eats the placenta to prevent predators from getting the scent.'
'The mother eats the placenta to prevent predators from getting the scent.'
Udder development and even milk production are relatively common in unbred doelings of dairy breeds