This fact sheet offers quick tips for market lamb nutrition

Dallin, Joshua

Zesiger, Cody

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M a r k e t  L a m b  N u t r i t i o n  -   Q u i c k  T i p sBalanced Market Lamb Feed Recommendations:Target Weight16-18 %grainsroughagesgrass & hayFreshwaterTrace Mineralswatch out for toxic copper1.5 pounds2x a daya basketball sized portion  2x a dayFree Choice Always AvailableFree Choice Always Available(Number of Days until Fair)  x  (average gain ) + (current weight) = Predicted Weight  (Current Weight) – (Initial Weight)/(number of days) = Average Daily GainBox Elder County holds the largest livestock show in the State of Utah.The 2018 Average Daily Gain for Market Lambs was 0.6 pounds per dayMinimum weight is required at most fairs and ranges from 100- 110 Pounds Ideal Weight ≈ 135 PoundsconcentratesIt is important that your animal is on a regular deworming schedule Weigh your feed!*This is an average suggested feed amount. Amounts should be adjust based upon target end weight.Joshua J. Dallin, M.S.-USU Extension Assistant Professor      Cody Zesiger, M.S.-USU Extension Assistant ProfessorUSU is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity institution

Market Lamb Nutrition - Quick Tips

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Market Lamb Nutrition - Quick Tips

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