ALPACA HAY & PASTURE IDEAL NUTRIENT LEVELS
Recommended by: Dr. Norm Evans, D.V.M.
Item |
Units |
Report – Dry Matter Basis |
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 |
Phosphorus (P) |
Lb/Acre |
50 – 90 |
Potassium (K) |
Lb/Acre |
175 – 275 |
Magnesium (Mg) |
Lb/Acre |
300 – 800 |
Calcium (Ca) |
Lb/Acre |
800 – 4900 |
Soluble Salts (EC) |
mmho/cm |
Less than 0.40 |
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) |
meq/100g |
6 – 21 |
Base Saturation |
% |
91 – 100 |
Sulfur (S04) |
Lb/Acre |
30 – 60 |
Manganese (Mn) |
Lb/Acre |
20 – 40 |
Iron (Fe) |
Lb/Acre |
25 – 45 |
Copper (Cu) |
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 |