Forage Needs for Meat Goats and Sheep

Table 4

Table 4. Estimated Stocking Rates or Feed Needs for Goats, Sheep and Cattle on Pasture
Pasture Type Goats Sheep Cow
  Head 1
Good quality pasture system 6-8 5-6 1
Good brush-browse system 9-11 6-7 1
  Head/acre
Wheat/alfalfa system 10-12 8-9 1.5
Alfalfa pasture, Oklahoma 12-15 10-11 1.9
1 Number of animals to consume similar amount of feed.


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