Goats - nutrition and feeding

Authors

Andrew C. Dunlop

Files

Publication Date

1994

Series Number

4117

Abstract

The nutritional needs of goats are similar to those of sheep. They both require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and water to survive and be productive. For optimum performance these nutrients should be supplied constantly and in relatively fixed proportions. An excess of protein, vitamins or minerals will not make up for a shortfall in energy, nor will a shortfall in protein, vitamins or minerals be made up by an excess of energy. Goats' nutrient requirements depend on their size, whether the goat is pregnant, lactating, growing or just maintaining body functions.

Number of Pages

15

ISSN

0729-0012

Keywords

Goats, Nutrition, Feeding

Disciplines

Sheep and Goat Science

Recommended Citation

Dunlop, A C. (1994), Goats - nutrition and feeding. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4117.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/254

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