Llamas and alpacas need minerals to maintain their health and productivity. Unfortunately, unlike true ruminant livestock species, we do not have a lot of research or well defined mineral nutritional requirements for camelids. But that doesn’t mean we should just [...]
Just like the protein buffs at the gym, llama and alpaca macronutrient requirements need be met to support body condition, pregnancy, lactation, growth, and fleece production. Protein helps build muscle and supports fleece production. Energy fuels animal activity and production [...]
When it comes to managing land for wildlife, forage diversity supports wildlife health. Whether you’re planting food plots or managing CRP acreage, maintaining a variety of plant species is one of the most effective ways to support animal health and [...]
Over the past week, I spent some extra time in our sample prep department. I saw a lot of samples with a lot of dirt. This coincided with several phone calls from forage producers wondering why their relative forage quality [...]