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Post by Farmer Nestor on Oct 16, 2010 14:38:17 GMT -8
Obviously, feeding is a science and an art. Goats are not "hayburners" or mere machines to be fueled haphazardly. You wouldn't burn kerosene in a high-powered sports car, and you can't get the full potential from a goat fed properly.
Remember these basic concepts:
1. Feed your goats 1 pound of concentrates for maintenance and about 1 pound extra for each 2 pounds of milk produced, along with all the legumes and forages they eat.
2. The ration should come from as many different sources as possible, and fertile soil.
3. Avoid sudden changes in feed, which result in overloading the rumen bacteria and microbes.
4. Pay attention to protein levels as well as vitamin and mineral content of the forages and concentrates you feed.
5. Treat each animals an individual, for they have different needs according to age, condition, production, and personal quirks.
6. Some will do better on less, others will want more. That's the art, or part of it: "The eye of the master fattens the livestock."
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Post by karensy on Oct 17, 2010 20:17:12 GMT -8
Hi,
I just joined this board. I would like to know what is the rationale behind wilting Kakawati before feeding them to goats? I have read that some of the members of group raisers group are recommending to wilt kakawati before feeding them. Will there be an effect if i feed them freshly cut kakawati leaves? Also, can i increase the intake of kakawati leaves to more than 30% if they are wilted?
Thanks.
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Oct 17, 2010 22:15:42 GMT -8
Hi Karen, Welcome to our message board! Fresh forages contains more moisture and ADF (Acid Detergent Fiber) as ADF increases, digestability of forages decreases. That is why wilting of your "kakawate" is important. There is nothing wrong increasing it to 30% as long as it is mix with other forages such as, rensoni, centro, calopo, indigofera etc. Hi, I just joined this board. I would like to know what is the rationale behind wilting Kakawati before feeding them to goats? I have read that some of the members of group raisers group are recommending to wilt kakawati before feeding them. Will there be an effect if i feed them freshly cut kakawati leaves? Also, can i increase the intake of kakawati leaves to more than 30% if they are wilted? Thanks.
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Post by karensy on Oct 18, 2010 1:07:16 GMT -8
Thank you Sir. I finally got an explanation after days of research. I have additional questions:
a) Is it ok to feed legumes to goats early in the morning as their 1st food of the day? or will this lead to bloat? b) At what age can we start feeding concentrates to goats? c) Can i skip feeding concentrates if i am able to provide at least 30% of Legumes in my goats diet.
Thank you.
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Oct 18, 2010 13:55:42 GMT -8
Hi Karen, a) YES, and feeding forages early morning will not lead to bloat. b)Once they are already eating grass. c)I suggest NOT Concentrates are food supplements, it contains the necessary vitamins, minerals, and trace elements needed by your goats. As a rule of thumb, the amount of concentrates to be given should be 10% of their body weight. Thank you Sir. I finally got an explanation after days of research. I have additional questions: a) Is it ok to feed legumes to goats early in the morning as their 1st food of the day? or will this lead to bloat? b) At what age can we start feeding concentrates to goats? c) Can i skip feeding concentrates if i am able to provide at least 30% of Legumes in my goats diet. Thank you.
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Post by cefalexin on Oct 22, 2010 0:22:42 GMT -8
Dear sir, im writing on behalf of my brother winston corpuz who called you a few minutes ago regarding our dying goats. here in our farm in bacarra, ilocos norte. the goats develop lbm and eventually die, we have given antibiotics but to no avail. and we even did the same as your organic treatment using cogon grass. thanks and regards. dr imelda c. dallo.
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Oct 22, 2010 1:20:34 GMT -8
Hi Winston & Dra. Dallo, Goats are probably more susceptible to abortion than any other livestock. Among the cause are diseases, poor nutrition, poisoning, interference with or absence of a corpus luteum.or an abnormal fetus that is naturally rejected by the doe. Injury is a common cause. Does often get into butting sessions with each other, especially if one is a new comer to the herd. A pregnant doe should not roughouse with other goats, nor climb and jump. If one tends to be overly active, move her to a private stall where she will enjoy more sedate pregnancy. Avoid procedure such as hoof trimming that might cause her to struggle. Ask your vet to vaccinate your herd against abortion causing diseases ( leptospirosis and vibrosis). Nutrition and good sanitation is the key! Our practice: Every morning we inspect goat droppings for sign of scouring. Once a month we spray our goat houses with our home made EM (effective Micro organism) to control bad bacteria. Monthly weighing and recording of our herd. We deworm our goats every 6 months or every 3 months (depends on ECG result). Lack of energy, protein, calcium, phosporous, selenium, sulphur, iron, manganese, and iodine on their diet can cause abortion. Always remember, nutrition is the key! Better spend more on nutrition than on medication. Farmer Nestor Dear sir, im writing on behalf of my brother winston corpuz who called you a few minutes ago regarding our dying goats. here in our farm in bacarra, ilocos norte. the goats develop lbm and eventually die, we have given antibiotics but to no avail. and we even did the same as your organic treatment using cogon grass. thanks and regards. dr imelda c. dallo.
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Post by roger88 on Mar 3, 2013 8:51:02 GMT -8
Sir, ano po ang ibig sabihin ng ibat-ibang kulay ng Mineral Blocks. (eg, blue, pink, light yellow,brown). Salamat po.
Best Regards, roger anino
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Mar 5, 2013 3:21:41 GMT -8
We don't use mineral blocks, sorry I can't answer your question. Sir, ano po ang ibig sabihin ng ibat-ibang kulay ng Mineral Blocks. (eg, blue, pink, light yellow,brown). Salamat po. Best Regards, roger anino
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Post by roger88 on Mar 7, 2013 1:30:51 GMT -8
Sir Nestor, Kung hindi mineral block ang ginagamit nyo,pwede paki share anong klaseng minerals at vitamins magandang gamitin sa mga goats.Thank you po.
roger anino
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Post by roger88 on Mar 7, 2013 1:41:50 GMT -8
Sir Nestor, Ano po yong "Dicaphos"parts ng minerals yata to,at Saan po nabibili itong klaseng materials? Thank you po.
roger anino
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Mar 7, 2013 4:20:01 GMT -8
Check mo sa mga vendor ng feed additives, Di Calcium Phospate ang ibig sabihin ng DiCalphos Sir Nestor, Ano po yong "Dicaphos"parts ng minerals yata to,at Saan po nabibili itong klaseng materials? Thank you po. roger anino
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Post by 76maynard on Jul 4, 2013 23:21:01 GMT -8
Sir nestor, i'm new at this blog, i'm from batangas. I have 22 herds started last 3 months ago, composed of 21 does, boer, anglo nubian, and F1 and 1 buck. what is the other brand of dewormer safe for pregnant does that i can give orally. Today is wet season and some of my herds have a ringworm, what is the best medicine that i can give to them, at present i apply betadine surgical scrub to them. thanks maynard
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Nov 9, 2013 23:29:03 GMT -8
Pag buntis 'wag mo ng e deworm makukunan yan Sir nestor, i'm new at this blog, i'm from batangas. I have 22 herds started last 3 months ago, composed of 21 does, boer, anglo nubian, and F1 and 1 buck. what is the other brand of dewormer safe for pregnant does that i can give orally. Today is wet season and some of my herds have a ringworm, what is the best medicine that i can give to them, at present i apply betadine surgical scrub to them. thanks maynard
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