Feeding And Nutrition To Growout Alligators

By Asst Editor Jason D, on October 31st, 2011

Research on the diets of wild alligators show that diets change as animals grow; but, in general, alligators consume a diet high in protein and low in fat. Early alligator producers fed diets high in fish flesh.

Research later showed that medium to large alligators eat mostly higher protein prey (i.e., birds and . . . → Read More: Feeding And Nutrition To Growout Alligators

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Feed additives

By Asst Editor Jennie H, on October 25th, 2010

Feed additives are for prevention, not treatment.

They are not a substitute for good feeding management, but can play a role in managing the risk of acidosis associated with low effective fibre and high grain/concentrate diets.

Feed additives work in different ways. Many farmers are unsure of the differences between buffers, neutralising agents and . . . → Read More: Feed additives

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