As we all know, what we eat reflects in our health and deficiencies can lead to all sorts of health issues. Well it is the same for our pets and livestock that they be provided a nutritional balance of minerals and essential vitamins through their feed program. Livestock prefer and will eat large quantities of hay which does provide a great source of calcium and Beta Carotene (Vitamin A).
In Michigan, our weather was great for two cuttings of hay since we did not have conditions that prevented a good harvest although areas of the country had gone without rain for long periods of time and then, other parts of the country had so much rain, it affected their crops negatively as well. That leaves producers trying to determine how to feed nutritionally with shortages of hay in their surrounding areas. It just is not cost effective for some producers to travel great distances to secure quality hay unless they have the transportation available and are buying in large quantities.
I have been studying nutritional programs relating to goats and cats for decades along with medical information as I find it quite a challenge and I love to learn new things. Animals intrigue me with their keen senses and ability to survive tough conditions both in climate and range conditions.
Lazy Goat Farms has developed feed programs to supplement their hay crops so that maintenance and conditioning of the goats provides peak performance especially during breeding and kidding season. Rations for thin goats or kids that need weight gain and growth, obviously need a different regimen than the older, sort of lazier goats, as well as those goats that are providing milk to the household and to their kids until weaning time.
A good nutritional feeding program also allows the producer to minimize illness, therefore, saving the expense of large vet bills and costly medications. As this year I see and hear a lot of goat producers looking for alternate methods and ways to maximize their herd with less forage feeds available, here is where I can help.
I would be glad to provide a Custom Feed and Nutrition Program based on the feed supplements and grains that are available from your local elevator so that you can supplement your forage. The analysis worksheet includes for each of the feed and grain items Digestible Energy, Total Protein Content, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Chlorine, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, and Carotene Content . . . all essential to a good balanced nutrition.
With winter coming up and forage being or getting scare, let us work up a Nutrition Program that works for your farm and herd.
Custom Feed Ration Services at Lazy Goat Farms
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