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Benefits of Supplementary Feeding. Kafue Fisheries 2005-2007. Overview. Veldt Quality (Seasonality) Nutrients & their Functions Theoretical Benefits Results. Veldt Quality. Define Quality?? Energy Protein Minerals Phosphorus. PROTEIN. ENERGY. PHOSPHORUS. OCT. JAN . APR. JUL.
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Benefits of Supplementary Feeding Kafue Fisheries 2005-2007
Overview • Veldt Quality (Seasonality) • Nutrients & their Functions • Theoretical Benefits • Results
Veldt Quality • Define Quality?? • Energy • Protein • Minerals • Phosphorus
PROTEIN ENERGY PHOSPHORUS OCT JAN APR JUL OCT JAN Seasonal Fluctuations
Protein • Growth (building blocks) • Cellular Structure • Enzymes • Reproduction (Structures)
Energy • Fuel for the Body • Growth and Re-growth (Condition) • Fat Reserves (Hormones) • Reproduction
Phosphorus • Conduit for Energy • Bone Growth (Flux) • Nutrient Absorption • Nutrient Utilization (Vitamin activation)
Theoretical Benefits • Improved Condition • Improved Appetite (Nutrient Intake) • Improved Nutrient Utilization • Improved Reproductive Capacity • Improved Control & Management • Improved Returns
Other Species 2006 • Eland: 80% Calving • Waterbuck: 70% Calving • Wildebeest: 66% Calving
Costs • 300kg fed per day to the farm (100kg to Lechwe) • @ZK 800 per kg = ZK 80,000 per day • ZK 29.2 mil. per Annum ($6,800 p.a.) • Costs ± 5 Safari Animals • But produced an extra 20 male Lechwe • Value: $30,000