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Formulations for Goats
IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) is a naturally occurring anabolic steroid that is derived from carotenoids found in green vegetation and plays a significant role in goat growth, with its levels influencing body weight and growth rate.
Variations in the IGF-1 gene, influenced by factors like photoperiods of increasing daylight exposure, can impact an individual goat's growth potential, tremendously. Furthermore, IGF-1 levels in dams during late gestation can determine and affect the growth of their offspring, throughout the course of their lifespan.
IGF-1 Influences and Growth:
IGF-1 is a hormone that promotes cell growth, differentiation, and survival, making it a key player in overall animal development from conception and throughout the course of each animal’s lifecycle.
Gene Influence:
The IGF1 gene in goats has been identified and studied for its impact on growth traits. Variations in this gene can lead to differences in growth patterns and body weight among individual goats.
IGF-1 and Muscle Growth:
IGF-1 is also known to be involved in muscle growth, impacting both muscle development and muscle hypertrophy (increase in muscle size) in goats.
Environmental Factors:
Climatic variables photoperiod (day length) can influence IGF-1 levels, with longer photoperiods often correlating with higher IGF-1 concentrations in young goats.
IGF-1 in Goat’s Milk:
IGF-1 is present in goat milk, and its levels can vary, depending upon the quality of vegetation available or the nutritional value of the feed being used in the program.
Maternal Influence:
IGF-1 levels in the dam during late pregnancy can affect the growth of her offspring during the pre-weaning period.
Breeding Programs:
Understanding the genetic markers associated with IGF-1 and its influence on growth can be valuable for developing more effective goat breeding programs.
Goat Feed FormuLations
Disclaimer: The inclusion rates of Nature's Formula IGF-1 feed additive calculations for goat feeds are based on nutritional studies and data from agriculture institutions.
Goat Maintenance 5
Formulated for all seasons goat feeding programs with a balanced dietary platform vitamins and minerals for goats in cubed, pelleted and textured feeds.
Formula Code: GM-5
5 pounds or 2.27 Kilograms provides a guaranteed analysis of:
13,750 international units of Vitamin A
100.8 international units of Vitamin D
37,500 international units of Vitamin E
2.083 mg Biotin Vitamin B7
41.665 Mg Folic Acid B9
41.665 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
150 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Goat Breeder 10:
Buck & Doe — Summer & Fall Formula
Formulated for goats prior to and during breeding season, fortifying cubed, pelleted and textured feeds. Research on the IGF-1 gene polymorphism in sheep found that it can influence growth, body size, carcass traits, and meat quality.
Formula Code: B&D-10
10 pounds or 4.5 4 kilograms of Nature's Formula IGF-1 provides a guaranteed analysis of
27,500 international units of Vitamin A
201.6 international units of Vitamin D
75,000 international units of Vitamin E
4.166 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
83.33 Mg Folic Acid B9
83.33 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
300 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8 % Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Doe Conditioner 10:
Winter Formula
Formulated for pregnant does, available in cubed, pelleted and textured feeds.
Formula Code: DC-10
10 pounds or 4.5 4 kilograms of Nature's Formula IGF-1 provides a guaranteed analysis of
27,500 international units of Vitamin A
201.6 international units of Vitamin D
75,000 international units of Vitamin E
4.166 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
83.33 Mg Folic Acid B9
83.33 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
300 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8 % Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Doe & Kid 7:
Spring & Summer Formula
Formulated for does, nursing kids during the spring and summer months in cubed, pelleted and textured feeds.
Formula Code: D&C-7
7 pounds or 3.18 kilograms o f Nature's Formula IGF-1 provides a guaranteed analysis of
19,250 international units of vitamin A
141.12 international units of Vitamin D
52,500 international units of Vitamin E
2.1962 mg Biotin Vitamin B7
58.331 Mg Folic Acid B9
58.331 p p m Cobalt Carbonate
210 p p m Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8 % Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Kid Starter 12
Formulated for kid goats in cubed, pelleted and textured feeds.
Formula Code: KS-12
12 pounds or 5.44 kilograms of Nature's Formula IGF-1 provides a guaranteed analysis of
33,000 international units Vitamin A
241.92 international units Vitamin D
90,000 international units Vitamin E
5 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
100 Mg Folic Acid Vitamin B9
100 ppm (Min) Cobalt Carbonate
360,000 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8% Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Kid Grower 10
Formulated for optimum growth rates and overall development of weaned kids in cubed, pelleted and textured feeds.
Formula Code: KG-10
10 pounds or 4.5 4 kilograms of Nature's Formula IGF-1 provides a guaranteed analysis of
27,500 international units of Vitamin A
201.6 international units of Vitamin D
75,000 international units of Vitamin E
4.166 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
83.33 Mg Folic Acid B9
83.33 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
300 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8 % Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Kid Finisher 8
Formulated to finish kid goats for exhibition or slaughter in cubed, pelleted and textured feeds.
Formula Code: KF-8
8 pounds or 3.63 kilograms of Natures Formula IGF-1 provides a guarantee analysis of
22,000 international units of vitamin A
161.28 international units of Vitamin D
60,000 international units of Vitamin E
3.3328 Mg Biotin Vitamin B7
66.664 Mg Folic Acid B9
66.664 ppm Cobalt Carbonate
240 ppm Organic Selenium
8% Zin-Pro Organic Manganese
8 % Zin-Pro Organic Zinc
Designed to Fortify from Conception to Consumption
Nature’s Formula IGF-1 is manufactured and distributed by Nutra Blend LLC, and is readily available to any independent feed manufacturer in America. It is supported by the scientific focus on green vegetative components that stimulate growth factors in ruminants, optimizing fortification to the DNA blueprint of each animal.