Goat and Alpaca Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are some breeds of dairy goats?
A
- Alpine
- Saanen
- La Mancha
- Toggenburg
- Nubian
2
Q
What are some breeds of meat goats?
A
- Boer
- Kiko
- Savanna
- Spanish
3
Q
Which minerals can cause problems in goats?
A
- Iodine
- Selenium
- Zinc
4
Q
What is the desired BCS of goats at the following stages? Dry Breeding Early gestation Late gestation Early lactation Late lactation
A
Dry - 2 Breeding - 3 EG - 3 LG - 3-3.5 EL - 2.5 LL - 2
5
Q
Describe feeding goats at parturition
A
- forage in the first 3 days
- introduce full feed after 1 week
6
Q
Describe feeding lactating goats
A
- feed 4-5 lbs of best quality hay, plus 1 lb of grain for each offspring the goat is nursing
- if grass hay, supplement Ca and protein
7
Q
When are the highest requirements for dairy goats?
A
early and mid lactation
8
Q
Describe feeding 6 weeks to kidding
A
- increased level of nutrition
- good quality hay/pasture with concentrate
9
Q
When is peak lactation for dairy goats?
A
30-55 days
10
Q
What are the signs of zinc deficiency in goats?
A
- excessive salivation
- deformed hooves
- stiff joints
- skin problems
- small testicles and decreased libido
11
Q
What kind of eaters are alpacas?
A
- strict grazers
- prefer bottomland vegetation
12
Q
What are the peculiarities of the alpaca digestive tract?
A
- 3 compartment stomach
- glandular sacs
- split lip, both sides independent
13
Q
What are the functions of the glandular sacs in alpacas?
A
- nutrient absorption
- addition of mucus secretions, glycoproteins, and urea
- secrete bicarb ions
14
Q
Why are alpacas better at using poor quality roughage than sheep?
A
- slower particulate passage time
- faster liquid passage time
- greater volume of saliva production
- efficient output of energy and protein
