NCSU: Animal Science - Forage Needs for Meat Goats and Sheep: Table 2

Forage Needs for Meat Goats and Sheep

Table 2

Table 2. Nutrient Requirements for Meat and Fiber Producing Goats ^1,2

NUTRIENT YOUNG GOATS ³ DOES (80 lb) BUCK
(80-120 lb)

Weanling
(30 lb)
Yearling
(60 lb)
Dry
(Pregnant)
Lactating

Avg Milk High Milk

Daily Feed, lb 2.0 3.0 4.5 4.5 5.0 5.0

TDN, % 68 65 60 60 65 60

Protein, % 14 12 10 11 14 11

Calcium, % .6 .4 .4 .4 .6 .4

Phosphorus, % .3 .2 .2 .2 .3 .2

¹ Nutrient Requirements of Goats. 1981. National Research Council

² Pinkerton, F. 1989. Feeding Programs for Angora Goats. Bulletin 605. Langston University, OK

³ Expected weight gain >.44 lb / day

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Table 2. Nutrient Requirements for Meat and Fiber Producing Goats ^1,2
NUTRIENT	YOUNG GOATS ³		DOES (80 lb)			BUCK (80-120 lb)
	Weanling (30 lb)	Yearling (60 lb)	Dry (Pregnant)	Lactating
	Weanling (30 lb)	Yearling (60 lb)	Dry (Pregnant)	Avg Milk	High Milk
Daily Feed, lb	2.0	3.0	4.5	4.5	5.0	5.0
TDN, %	68	65	60	60	65	60
Protein, %	14	12	10	11	14	11
Calcium, %	.6	.4	.4	.4	.6	.4
Phosphorus, %	.3	.2	.2	.2	.3	.2
¹ Nutrient Requirements of Goats. 1981. National Research Council
² Pinkerton, F. 1989. Feeding Programs for Angora Goats. Bulletin 605. Langston University, OK
³ Expected weight gain >.44 lb / day