Table 1 Proximate analyses of and dry matter intakes obtained with three rations fed to lactating and dry dairy goats
Nutrient | High Producing Does | Low Producing Does | Dry Does |
|---|---|---|---|
Dry Matter Intake (Kg/day) | 2.40–3.00 | 1.80–2.00 | 1.40–1.50 |
Dry Matter (%) | Max: 50 | Max: 50 | 80–90 |
Crude Protein (% of DM) | 17–18 | 16–17 | 12 |
Crude Fat (% of DM) | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Crude Fiber (% of DM) | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Acid Detergent Fiber (% of DM) | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Neutral Detergent Fiber (% of DM) | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Starch (% of DM) | 15–18 | 12–14 | 10–15 |
Ca (% of DM) | 0.80–0.90 | 0.75–0.80 | 0.35 |
P (% of DM) | 0.40–0.50 | 0.35–0.40 | 0.25 |
Mg (% of DM) | 0.25–0.30 | 0.25–0.30 | 0.20 |
Salt (% of DM) | 0.40–0.50 | 0.40–0.50 | 0.25 |