Goatskin is the skin of a goat, or the leather made from it. The skin is commonly used to make rugs, while the leather is considered extremely durable and is often used for gloves or drumheads. Model of the layers of human skin In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. ... Species See Species and subspecies A goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides, pelts and skins of animals, primarily cows. ... A rug can be: a carpet with a finished edge, particularly one that can be moved slang for a toupee a rug is a garment made by humans to protect their pets from the elements, as in a horse rug or dog coat RUG, short for Rijksuniversiteit Groningen or The... A glove (Middle English from Old English glof) is a type of garment which covers the hand. ... A drumhead is a membrane stretched over one or both of the open ends of a drum. ...

In 1974, there was a great controversy in America surrounding goatskin products originating in Haiti [1]. The Center for Disease Control discovered that some of these products contained deadly anthrax spores. All Haitian goatskin products in America were recalled, and no fatalities were recorded. The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta is recognized as the lead United States agency for protecting the public health and safety of people by providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. ...