Foamulating ration goat/goat feed

Formulating rations for goat

       

The maximum dry matter intake must be considered when formulating rations.There is a considerable variation in ration between does,depending in size ,level of milk production quality of feed ingredients,particularly forages.Dry matter intake ranging from 3 to 4 percentage of body weight may be observed within the herd .The nutritional requirements of goat weighing 50 kg and a yielding 2 litres of milk with 4 percentage fat may be met by feeding 400 g of concentrate mixture and 5 kg berseem or lucerne or any equivalent fodder 

  

    The following management tips will be useful to increase production efficiency of lactating goats:

1)Groupup the does according to body weight and milk production.

2)Assess the dry matter intake.

3)Calculate the energy concentration in the ration.Include fat or protected fat to boost the energy for early lactation.

4)Check the dietary protein levels and include sufficient u ndegradable protein to supply adequate esse tial amino acid for absorbtion and utilization.

5) Determine the concentrate and forage in ration

6)Balance the diet for minerals and vitamins.

7)Provide adequate clean water .

8)Maintain regularity in feeding frequency.

9)Check milk production by indivudual and by group