Netherlands: 'Sorghum is suitable for dairy goats'

On paper, the nutritional value of sorghum seems to be somewhat disappointing, but a goat can digest the crude fiber very well. Goats also need a sufficient amount of easily digestible crude fiber to combat stomach and intestinal disorders. Sorghum therefore fits well in the ration of dairy goats, says DSV Zaden. DSV Zaden states that progress is also being made in the breeding of sorghum. In addition to varieties that provide a lot of mass and structure, there are also varieties with a higher nutritional value and a high starch content. Growing sorghum is very suitable for drier soils, because the crop can handle 25% less moisture than silage maize. Sorghum offers a solution, especially on ...