Healthcare Professionals
We value the vital role that healthcare professionals play in guiding parents through early nutrition choices. That’s why our goat milk formula is the #1 scientifically validated goat milk formula. Our vital medical resource hub has all the information you’ll need to help you support families more effectively.
Capricare where benefits are backed by science
Digestive Comfort
Natural Allergy Benefits
Naturally Higher Bioactives*
* When compared to standard cows milk
Safe, Effective & Loved By Babies
World Leading Research
Take a closer look at the science that makes Capricare infant and toddler milks so unique. Capricare goat milk formulas are made by Dairy Goat Co Operative (DGC) with full control of the production from farm to can. DGC pioneered the category, with over 30 years of science behind the unique formulation, they are committed to validating the Capricare products through scientific research.
Digestive Comfort
The natural protein and fatty acid profile of whole goat milk more closely resembles breastmilk, than cow milk, making it a suitable protein source for infants and toddlers:
- Naturally A2, whole goat milk is free from A1 beta-casein.
- Lower levels of alpha s1-casein protein, compared to cow’s milk.
- Higher levels of sn-2 palmitic acid and medium-chain fatty acids compared to cow’s milk.1–6
Capricare is made using the natural goodness of whole goat milk, supporting easy digestion, gut health and development.1–4,7
Infants fed Capricare® whole goat milk formula had stool characteristics closer to breastfed infants than infants fed cow milk formula.8
Adapted from Han Y, et al. 2011.8
Capricare® whole goat milk formula supports gut development and promotes the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria.4,9
Adapted from Tannock GW, et al. 2012.9
Capricare® whole goat milk formula may help with infant regurgitation.1 The TIGER study showed that healthy infants fed whole goat milk formula had a greater reduction in parent-reported regurgitation frequency compared to infants fed cow milk formula.1,*
Adapted from Suteerojntrakool O, et al. 2025.1
References
*Mean reduction from baseline to 4 weeks: -6.1 (95% CI: -10.7, -1.5) vs. -1.82 (95% CI: -4.0, 0.38); P=0.09.
1.Ye A, et al. Int Dairy J. 2019; 97(29):76–85.
2.Jiang H, et al. Food Funct. 2022;13:1062–1077.
3.Prosser C. J Food Sci. 2021;86(2):257–265.
4.Gallier S, et al. Nutrients. 2020;12(11):3486.
5.Rahmatalla SA, et al. Front Genet. 2022;13:995349.
6.Li X, et al. Trends Food Sci Technol. 2022;121(2):30–43.
7.Clark S, et al Small Ruminant Res. 2000;38:123–134.
8.Han Y, et al. Nutr Res Pract. 2011;5(4):308–312.
9.Tannock GW, et al. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2013;79:3040–3048.
10.Suteerojntrakool O, et al. (2025, February 20-22). Transition to infant formula feeding on gastrointestinal regurgitation (TIGER) study: A double-blind randomised controlled trial with whole goat and cow formula [Oral presentation abstract]. Nutrition & Growth Conference, Athens, Greece.
Why Whole Goat Milk Formula?
Capricare® is made with the natural goodness of whole goat milk. This means that, unlike most other goat and cow milk formulas, we retain the natural protein and milk fat found in whole goat milk. Our world leading research has shown that our whole goat milk formulas are naturally easier to digest, so there is no need to add more whey. We also use a gentle process with fewer steps and low heat to preserve the naturally occurring bioactive and reduce the formation of inflammatory compounds. 1
Our gentle process also gives Capricare a mild and smooth flavour babies love.
Our clinical trial programme demonstrates that whole goat milk formula offers greater benefits when compared to cow’s milk formula:
- Safe, well-tolerated and age-appropriate growth for infants who are not being breastfed or who are being combination-fed.(1-3)
- Digestive comfort compared to cow milk formula-fed infants;
- Stool characteristics closer to breastfed infants than cow milk formula-fed infants;
- Growth of beneficial bifidobacteria closer to breastfed infants than cow milk formula-fed infants;
- Significant improvements in infant’s quality of life when switched from cow milk formula to Capricare;
- More natural option to support infant regurgitation when compared to cow milk formula.
World Leading Research
Capricare® is brought to you by the world leaders in goat milk and goat milk nutrition, Dairy Goat Co-Operative. Our world-leading research programme was the first to complete multiple randomised double-blind clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of goat milk infant formula. As a result, Capricare® whole goat milk formulas are the most scientifically evaluated on the market. We are now in more countries than any other goat milk formula.
Sustainability at Capricare<sup>®</sup>
Capricare® is committed to setting the global standard for sustainable farming and champions climate action with low-carbon milk production. By leveraging natural sunshine, rainfall, and grass growth cycles, we cultivate sustainable agricultural systems that maintain New Zealand’s delicate ecosystem for future generations. Our whole goat milk formula production process is guided by science-driven solutions to ensure environmental balance and minimise impact.
Product Information
Capricare® whole goat milk formula is ideal for loved ones wanting to provide their healthy infants and toddlers with an easy-to-digest formula for a naturally gentle start. Capricare is suitable for infants and toddlers who may experience sensitivities. 4-7
Capricare® is safe and well-tolerated and is brought to you by the world leaders in goat milk and goat milk nutrition, Dairy Goat Co-Operative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whole goat milk formula was first used in New Zealand and Australia over 30 years ago. Capricare® is made by Dairy Goat Co-operative, the pioneer and inventor of goat milk infant formula.
Capricare® is made by Dairy Goat Co-operative, the pioneer and world leader in goat milk formulas. Dairy Goat Co-operative is based in New Zealand and owned by farmers who supply the milk. Their farms are on some of New Zealand’s richest pastures.
Animal welfare is central to our ethical farming philosophy. New Zealand’s mild climate means our goats are not locked in dark sheds. Our happy goats roam freely in spacious open-air barns, sheltered from rain and able to express natural behaviours like climbing, foraging, and playing. Our goats only consume feed free from genetically modified organisms (GMO), reflecting New Zealand’s strict GMO regulations and our commitment to sustainability.
All drugs, including antibiotics, are highly regulated in New Zealand, where Capricare® is made. Naturally healthy goats reduce the need for medical interventions such as antibiotics and medications. However, antibiotics are used in some exceptional circumstances to treat infections. In this case, all milk collected during treatment and several days after treatment is discarded. Milk is routinely tested at each delivery to ensure it is free from antibiotic residues.
Infant formula is designed to deliver specific amounts of nutrients in each scoop. It is okay to mix formulas for a short time (3–7 days) when switching from another formula. Mixing formulas for a longer period runs the risk of making feeds over or under-concentrated, causing potential discomfort or an imbalance of nutrients.
The best way is to gradually replace one formula with another over 3–7 days. Start by replacing one scoop of your current formula with Capricare® when making up the bottle. After 1 or 2 days, replace another scoop with Capricare® until, eventually, all the scoops are from Capricare®.
Like cow milk formula, goat milk must be supplemented with vitamins and minerals to meet the infant’s needs. Vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid, vitamin B12, C, D, E, and iron, are present in Capricare® in adequate quantities to supply the necessary intake for the infant.
Our milk comes from well-fed goats raised in healthy conditions. Capricare® whole goat milk formula is gently processed for better taste, making feeding easier and boosting the infant’s appetite.1
The Dairy Goat Co-operative makes Capricare®, and their formulas can be found in 30 countries worldwide. Apart from Capricare, it is also sold under different names such as Karihome, DG, Golden Goat or Nanny depending on the country it is sold in.
Reference
- Zhou SJ, et al. Br J Nutr. 2014; 111:1641–1651.
- Grant C, et al. J Paediatr Child Health. 2005;41(11):564-568.
- Han Y, et al. Nutr Res Pract. 2011;5(4):308-312.
- Jung C, et al. Nutrients. 2023;15(18):4057.
- Prosser CG. J Food Sci. 2021;86(2):257–265.
- Gallier S, et al. Nutrients. 2020;12(11):3486.
- Suteerojntrakool O, et al. Nutr Growth Conf. 2025;Abstract:Oral presentation.
Manufactured in New Zealand by:
Dairy Goat Co-operative (N.Z.) Limited.
18 Gallagher Dr, Hamilton,
New Zealand.