Growth and Carcass Characteristics in Goat Kids Fed Grass- and Alfalfa-Hay-Based Diets with Limited Concentrate Supplementation

Authors

S. Wildeus, Virginia State University
J.-M. Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University
K. E. Turner, Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center
Y. L. Nutall, Virginia State University
J. R. Collins, Virginia State University

Date of this Version

2007

Comments

Published in Sheep & Goat Research Journal, Volume 22, 2007.

Abstract

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding legume hay (alfalfa; Medicago sativa L.) or mixed-grass hay on ADG and carcass characteristics of growing goats.