Update

The goats are doing well. The temperatures and weather have moderated and this has helped to improve the goats intake. We will be taking weights and FAMACHA scores on October 8th before the final weight on October 26th.

The goats that had been ill at the beginning of the test are improving greatly. They will not be ranked at the top but they have improved as far as putting on weight, competing for feed, and general health. Andy and I are both very happy to see this.

I am attaching a  write up by Brian Freking- OSU LeFlore County Educator, on the nutrition and forage availablity of the test. Brian has been taking forage samples and monotoring the change in pastures as well as the nutritional requirements of the goats.

I feel many of you will find this very informative.   

Download goat_intake_2007.doc

I will also be loading the Field Day & Sale Brochure.

Talk with you soon,

Mary