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The effect of two feeding patterns on performance of bred doe kids in late pregnancy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

S Scanlan  and
L C Roger
S Scanlan
Affiliation:
Scottish Agricultural College Grassland and Ruminant Science Department, Kirkton Farm, Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU
L C Roger
Affiliation:
Scottish Agricultural College Grassland and Ruminant Science Department, Kirkton Farm, Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU
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Breeding does at an early age can accelerate genetic progress in a breeding programme. However there is little information on the management and nutrition of bred doe kids. This trial investigated flat rate and stepped rate allocations of energy during the last 9 weeks pre-kidding and the effects of these treatments on the subsequent performance of both does and kids.

In December 1990 42 first and second cross cashmere doe kids were selected for breeding on the basis of liveweight (minimum 18.5 kg) and housed until kidding in early May. Two 3 year old New Zealand bucks were run with them for 4 weeks. A complete diet, consisting of grass nuts and maize gluten was fed during the housing period.

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Goats
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1992 , March 1992 , pp. 91
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1992

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