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Goat Nutrition S2

Last Updated: March 17, 2009

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S2 Langston Low Protein Pellet

This pellet is used with forages that have moderate to high levels of crude protein (CP). The trace mineral and vitamin premix is that given for S1. The calculated composition of the pellet on a dry matter basis is:

CP - 13.3%
TDN - 74.8%
Ca - 1.02%
P - 0.51%
Cu - 14.2 ppm
Se - 0.34 ppm
Zn - 142 ppm
Ingredient % (air dry basis)
Cottonseed hulls 15.00
Alfalfa meal 19.00
Ground corn 30.00
Wheat midds 28.15
Pellet partner 5.00
Dicalcium phosphate 0.25
Calcium carbonate 1.35
White salt 0.50
Trace mineral and vitamin premix 0.25
Ammonium chloride 0.50

Reference: Hart, S. P. and A. L. Goetsch. 2001. Goat Diet/Feeding Examples. Pages 64-85 in Proc. 16th Ann. Goat Field Day, Langston University, Langston, OK.

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