Goats, although ruminants, do not have the same nutritional requirements as large ruminants, such as cattle. Southern States produces Top Choice Goat Mineral designed specifically for goats.

• Contains added copper to meet special needs of goats
• Contains the highest level of selenium allowed
• Added ammonium chloride as an aid in reducing urinary calculi
• Fully fortified with major and micro minerals, and vitamins A, D and E 577-55001

Top Choice Goat Mineral provides assurance of getting all the essential minerals and vitamins needed for growing and producing goats. It can be fed free choice in pens or on pasture. Intake will average 1/2 to 1 ounce per head per day. It is the correct fortification for meat type and milking goats.

Meat Goat Profits are on the Rise!

Today the demand in the U.S. for goat meat, also known as chevon or cabrito, is so high that producers cannot keep up. Much of this demand comes from ethnic groups that have immigrated from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Most of these groups are willing to pay higher prices for higher quality meat.

In addition, because goat meat is lower in fat and cholesterol than almost any other type of red meat available today, and is a good-tasting alternative to chicken, it's also gaining popularity among a variety of other customers.

The Role of the Breeder

The rapidly increasing demand for meat goats offers real profit opportunities for you as a breeder/producer. But just as not any "ol' goat" is acceptable, neither is any "ol' feed". The market prefers Boer, Kiko and Tennessee Fainting Goats and requires "Prime" and "Choice" grades.

Because you, the breeder, play a key role in creating meat genetics, you need nutrition developed specifically to optimize growth and body condition. Southern States 15% Meat Goat Ration supplies serious meat goat producers with the right nutrition to meet today's demanding market requirements. Southern States 15% Meat Goat Ration is complete, balanced nutrition that makes it easy for you to:

• Optimize grade for top value Produce rapid frame and muscle growth
• Deliver the correct protein levels for maximum muscle development
• Provide key micro nutrients for health and bloom
• Reduce urinary calculi problems by using ammonium chloride as a dietary supplement

Prime Grade Requirements

The USDA standards for the overall appearance of Prime kids is one of very good overall health that presents a good indication of a very high level of nutrition. Additional minimum requirements for this grade include:

• Exhibit superior meat-type conformation
• Possess a high degree of finish
• Appear thickly muscled throughout the body
• Display thickly muscled rear legs and loin with moderate width over the back, loin and rump
• Appear smooth over shoulders and hips

Choice Grade Requirements

Kids meeting requirements for USDA standards for the Choice grade will exhibit good overall health that presents a good indication of an adequate level of nutrition. Additional minimum requirements for this grade include:

• Exhibit at least average meat-type conformation
• Possess a moderate degree of finish
• Appear to have at least average muscling throughout the body
• Display at least slightly muscled rear legs and loin with at least some development of the brisket
• Appear moderately smooth over shoulders and hips

The Dollars and Sense of All Natural Nutrition

Top quality equals top dollar. Southern States 15% Meat Goat Ration contains all natural ingredients with no ruminant protein products. This all natural formula helps assure your goats will achieve the top quality necessary to meet the special health and religious requirements associated with marketing goat meat successfully.

Southern States 15% Meat Goat Ration is fortified with micro nutrients that, when fed as directed, deliver the special dietary requirements necessary for producing profitable does, including:

• Delivery of strong, healthy, active kids
• Good body condition required for does to re-breed on schedule
• Enhanced hoof health and immune capacity

Good Nutrition Needs a Good Health Program

Even the best nutrition cannot deliver maximum results without a good animal health program. An animal health program designed to produce higher weight gains and healthier goats should include:

• Keeping pens clean and dry
• Preventing grain overload
• Controlling external parasites such as mites, lice and fleas
• Treat for Coccidiosis and other internal parasites
• Vaccinating to prevent CVA, exterotoxema and other diseases

Invest in the Future of Your Herd

American agriculture is heading into an era of serious goat meat production. And your dealer is ready to help you reap the rewards of this profitable niche market with everything you need, including:

• Southern States 15% Meat Goat Ration and other feeds
• Vaccines and other animal health supplies
• Equipment like creep feeders and stock tanks
• Fencing and gates
• A wide range of tools, seeds, fertilizers and more

Visit your local dealer today and see how we will earn your business by helping you invest in the future. Because when the future of your herd is healthy, so is the future of your bottom line.