Key points of feeding and management techniques for goats to safely overwinter

Once winter arrives, many farmers start worrying again about how goats can smoothly get through this cold winter. After the start of winter, most farmers use relatively yellowed forage grass and straw stored in autumn as the main food to feed goats. This way, the goats find it very unpalatable, and its nutritional value is not as good as that in summer and autumn. Moreover, the temperature in winter is very low, so goats lose body heat and energy quickly, and their disease resistance also drops severely, which can lead to infection with many diseases, and in the end they can only wait to die. Therefore, below, the editor has written an article so that everyone's goats can safely overwinter. Let's continue reading.

1. Cold prevention and freeze protection

First, we must do a good job of keeping the sheep shed warm, check whether the sheep shed is intact, whether there are places with air leaks, and whether the roof leaks. All of these situations must be taken into consideration. In places with a large temperature difference between day and night, nighttime warmth preservation must be done well. For postpartum female goats, freeze protection and postpartum care must be done well. It is best to spread bedding material in the sleeping area, as this further helps the cold resistance and ensures that postpartum goats can safely overwinter.

2. Supplementary feed

The temperature in winter is very low, so the energy of the flock is also consumed very quickly. Therefore, we must promptly replenish feed in the trough to meet their bodily nutritional needs. Corn and rice powder can be chosen for filling.

3. Protecting the fetus of ewes

Winter is generally the peak period for ewes giving birth, so it is necessary to prevent the fetus in the womb from freezing and to do a good job of protecting the fetus of ewes. In terms of feeding management, the quality of the feed eaten by ewes must be ensured. Do not feed moldy food or spoiled food. When grazing, do not stimulate ewes to perform dangerous actions such as squeezing and jumping over ditches, in order to prevent miscarriage.

4. Warm water supply

Because the temperature in winter is relatively low, their drinking water should be changed to warm water, otherwise it can easily cause diarrhea and disturb the fetus. In addition, do not let the flock drink water containing ice particles.

The above are the key points for goats to safely overwinter. Have you all learned them? By following the methods above, goats can safely overwinter. The main thing is to take more care with the fetus-protection work for ewes. I hope this article can help everyone.