TIPS: Protein Is Important for Goats in Winter

When the grass begins to reach maturity, its fibre content increases, while the protein content drops. Rumen microbes have a certain basic need for protein to enable them to digest the grass that the animal has taken in.

The supplementation of the correct quantity of protein is therefore essential to effect the maximum intake of grazing, and thus energy provision. For supplementation use natural protein sources such as oilcake or a less expensive alternative source is feed grade urea. Urea consists of 46% nitrogen, which is equivalent to 287% protein.

By: Vetpro Specialists – Veterinary Hospital