Since the forestomach fermentation system is not yet developed to assimilate forage, highly digestible creep feed should be fed to supplement milk intake in support of growth. Protein sources should be highly digestible, either milk proteins or processed soybean or alfalfa meal, and contain at least...
Once a week we feed alfalfa hay (if I have it); the goats loves love it. Note: No matter how great your hay is, the goat will waste hay, that is their nature. They will always pick though whatever you give them to find the best parts. ...
The horse is economically and socially significant within the European Union with an estimated 6 million horses residing in the 27-member states [9]. However, to date, horses are frequently not included, or considered, in the sustainability framework, in part because their primary use is for sp...
“We have been feeding deer all winter. Should we stop cold turkey, slowly reduce the amount of corn, or keep feeding as we have for the rest of the winter? We just want to do the right thing.” “I am sick. I had no idea we could be harming deer by feeding them. We mostly ...
If forage is limited or unavailable due to seasonal conditions, bad weather, or limited pasture space, goats should be fed good hay (free-choice) from a manger or feeder.Hay for goatscan be either legume hay (alfalfa or clover) or carbonaceous hay (timothy, brome, orchard grass, mixtures)...
Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) caused teratogenic diseases in horses that ingested them while grazing18. Sheep that grazed on alfalfa infested with aphids and ladybugs suffered from skin lesions and edema19. MH diseases may be vectored by IH and transmitted to MH via direct ...