Our Sokoto Red goats are enjoying chopped maize shaft, a useful feed resource that can support dry season feeding when properly prepared and offered alongside other balanced dietary ingredients. Success.

Chopping maize shaft makes it easier for goats to consume and can reduce wastage. However, it should be clean, properly dried, free from mould, and properly stored. Quality comes first.

During the dry season, available forage often becomes limited, making crop residues valuable. Combining maize shaft with quality forage, supplements, minerals, and adequate water supports healthy growth. Balance supports productivity.

Good feeding management requires observing animals regularly, adjusting quantities according to their condition, and ensuring feeds remain fresh and hygienic. Proper preparation can turn residues into resources daily. Management pays.

At Abak farms Ent., we encourage practical feeding strategies that help farmers maximise available resources while maintaining animal health, productivity, and profitability. Smart feeding today supports herds tomorrow. Plan wisely.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view