Some Jamaican farmers are showing renewed interest in the rearing of goats despite the setback that many in the sector have faced following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, even while consumer demand for local mutton is expected to be muted over the holiday season. More than 3,500 goats were lost during the hurricane that devastated the island on October 28, but farmers are determined to rebuild their goat houses with more resilience, while acquiring different breeds to increase meat and milk output.