ALPACA HAY & PASTURE IDEAL NUTRIENT LEVELS

Recommended by: Dr. Norm Evans, D.V.M.

Item Units Report - Dry Matter Basis

Moisture

% Less than 15
Crude Protein % 10 - 14
TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) % 57 - 60
Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio   Less than 2:1
Potassium (K) % Less than 2.25
Iron (Fe) ppm Less than 800
RFV (Relative Feed Value)   95 - 102

SOIL ADEQUATE FERTILITY RANGES

Item Units Report Test Results
pH   6.3 - 7.0
Lime Test Index   68 - 70
Organic Matter % Greater than 1.5
Phosphorus (P) Lb/Acre 50 - 90
Potassium (K) Lb/Acre 175 - 275
Magnesium (Mg) Lb/Acre 200 plus
Calcium (Ca) Lb/Acre 800 plus
Soluble Salts (EC) mmho/cm Less than 0.40
Sulfur (S04) Lb/Acre 30 plus
Zinc (Zn) Lb/Acre 5 plus
Manganese (Mn) Lb/Acre 20 plus
Iron (Fe) Lb/Acre 30 plus
Copper (Cu) Lb/Acre 3 plus
Boron (B) Lb/Acre 2 plus
Ca to Mg Ratio   Between 1:1 and 10:1
Mg to K Ratio   Greater than 2:1
Nitrate- Nitrogen (N03-N) Lb/Acre 20 - 40


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