mikey
FARM MANAGER
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« on: March 07, 2008, 12:06:13 PM » |
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It may seem that I am repeating myself but this is so important to good goat farming/production.
efficient utilization of nutrients depends on an adequate supply of energy,which is important in determing your productivity of your goats.Energy deficiency, retards kid growth,delays puberty,reduces fertility,depresses milk production.With continued deficiency,your goats will lose their resistance to infectious diseases and parasites.The problem may be further complicated by deficiencies of protein,minerals and vitamins.Energy limitations may result from inadequate feed intake or from the low quality diet.Low energy intake that results from either feed restriction or low diet componet digestibility,prevents goats from meeting their requirements and from attaining their genetic potential.High water content of forages may also become a limiting factor.Energy requirements are affected by age,body size,growth.pregnancy,lactation.Energy requirements are also affected by the environment,hair growth,muscular activity.Temperature,humidity,sunshine may increase or decrease energy needs depending upon the region.Stress of any kind,may need to increase the goats energy requirements.Remember,a healthy goat is a productive goat,a productive goat makes money for its owner.
My experience only,(personal oponion).
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