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IMGP Annual Meeting January 16, 2010

IMGP Annual Meeting January 16, 2010. Terry K. Hutchens Extension Specialist Goat Production University of Kentucky 859-257-2465 thutchen@uky.edu http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/goats/goat.html Source of Goat Producer’s Newsletter and other educational materials.

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IMGP Annual Meeting January 16, 2010

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  1. IMGP Annual Meeting January 16, 2010 Terry K. Hutchens Extension Specialist Goat Production University of Kentucky 859-257-2465 thutchen@uky.edu http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/goats/goat.html Source of Goat Producer’s Newsletter and other educational materials

  2. 2005-2006 Kid on Pasture Only 2007 Supplemented on Pasture StudySIPAC, Jasper IN • Gestational period divided in to (3) 50-day periods or trimesters • Supplementation of grazing began on day 50 (2nd trimester) • Supplement rate 2nd trimester at 1% of BW, • 3rd trimester supplemented at 1.5% BW, • Lactation period (90-days to weaning) supplement at 1% BW • Does averaged 94.6 lbs LBW, • Supplement rates 1.04 lbs and 1.54 lbs (AF basis)

  3. Feeding Design for Se Study Feeding Bunk at SIPAC • Handfed 1 time daily 14% Concentrate

  4. Observational Results of Doe Supplementation in 2007Effect on Ave Weaning Wt.

  5. Observational Results of Doe Supplementation in 2007Doe Efficiency

  6. Observational Results of Doe Supplementation in 2007 Herd Efficiency Includes does with kids lost and open does.

  7. Observational Results of Doe Supplementation in 2007Doe Efficiency Multiple Births

  8. Why Are We Seeing These Differences? • Endophyte effect • Dry Matter Intake may peak at 4% of body weight (DMI Summer and Fall 4%) • Lack of nutrient density during the rapid spring growth period due to high moisture content • Grazing a monoculture pasture, reduced pasture diversity • Need for improved milk production

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