Ideal Nutrient Levels

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 % 1.5 – 9
Phosphorus (P) Lb/Acre 50 – 90
Potassium (K) Lb/Acre 175 – 275
Magnesium (Mg) Lb/Acre 300 – 800
Calcium (Ca) Lb/Acre 800 – 4900
Sodium Lb/Acre 100 – 400
Soluble Salts (EC) mmho/cm Less than 0.40
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) meq/100g 6 – 21
Base Saturation % 91 – 100
Potassium (K) % 2 – 5
Magnesium (Mg) % 12 – 18
Calcium (Ca) % 65 – 80
Sodium (Na) % .5 – 3.0
Hydrogen (H) % 0 – 9
Sulfur (S04) Lb/Acre 30 – 60
Zinc (Zn) Lb/Acre 3 – 5
Manganese (Mn) Lb/Acre 20 – 40
Iron (Fe) Lb/Acre 25 – 45
Copper (Cu) Lb/Acre 2 – 3
Boron (B) Lb/Acre 2 – 3
Ca to Mg Ratio Between 1:1 and 10:1
Mg to K Ratio Greater than 2:1
Nitrate- Nitrogen (N03-N) Lb/Acre 10 – 40