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December 10, 2024
by Steve Hart It is best to feed your animals according their current stage of production to ensure they receive adequate nutrition, feed is not wasted, and animals are not overfattened. A late pregnant or lactating doe has very different nutrient requirements from a dry doe. Which class do you feed for if you…
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Read More about What we’ve learned about tall fescue managementBy Suzanne Gasparotto Lohn, Tx (325) 344-5775 There is no single perfect forage or hay for goats. As long as it is digestible, a wide variety of plants and hays will be consumed. Goat are very selective, “picky” eaters, choosing only those hays and forages which will give them the nutrients they need. The quality…
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