Goat rations for better returns

Making changes

When executing changes within the diet it is paramount that changes are made gradually. Goats are browsers rather than grazers and are particularly sensitive to changes within the diet. Especially when adding grain into the diet, the rumen needs time to adjust to this. Additionally, including enough fibre is critical towards rumen function.

Molasses

It may be worth considering adding molasses into the ration to increase palatability and sugar intake. Increasing palatability will in turn increase dry matter intake and aid towards accomplishing higher yields and milk solids.

Rock salt

Supplementing the goats with rock salt can be beneficial towards accelerating milk yields. Providing rock salt, increases water intake, and thus consequently the milk yield. Rock salt also holds important minerals such as sodium, chloride, calcium, magnesium and potassium. All of which boosts health and metabolic functions.

Top Tip

Assessing the texture of dung within the shed can portray how well the goats are responding to diets.

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