Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 10.13
Total meat production and share of meat or milk production from different livestock
production systems in the world.
Grassland
2
Regions
Landless
1
%
Mixed Farming
3
Developed countries
54.6
37.5
35.8
Eastern Europe
14.9
—
16.1
Asia
19.3
8.5
34.9
Central and South America
8.8
39.0
7.6
West Asia and North Africa
1.9
2.4
3.4
Sub - Saharan Africa
0.5
12.5
2.1
Share of meat production
36.8
9.3
53.9
Share of milk production
—
7.9
92.1
1
Landless Livestock System represents an intensive system.
2
Grassland Based Livestock system represents extensive system.
3
Mixed Farming System represents livestock and crop production system.
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SUMMARY
Feeds for goats fall into two groups: forage/roughage
and concentrates. The optimum proportions of forage
and concentrate in the diet will vary depending on an
animal's physiological stage and its level of performance.
Specifi c nutrients (protein, energy, minerals, vitamins,
and water) are required by goats and must be provided in
the diet through feed. Diets must contain a protein source
that for goats, like other ruminants, may be derived
partially from nonprotein nitrogen sources like urea.
Energy is derived primarily from dietary carbohydrates
(sugars, starches, and fi ber) though fats and excess
protein also provide energy. The process of matching the
animal's requirements with the nutrient contents of feed
ingredients is referred to as “feeding practices.” Sound
feeding practice will (1) optimize animal performance, (2)
minimize feed cost, and (3) sustain the environment. Each
animal should be matched to its specifi c energy and nutri-
ent needs for maintenance, growth, reproduction, and
production of meat, milk, and fi ber. Improper feeding
practices or imbalances of nutrients will reduce production
and may cause metabolic disorders. Feeding management
practices specifi c for goat production in different regions
of the United States and throughout the world will vary
widely depending on the availability of feeds and natural
resources.
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