Guoxiang Li , Liuhui Li , Chengjie Zhang

1 Jiande Lijia Dayuan Family Farm Co., Ltd., Jiande, Zhejiang, 311604, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 30021, China
3 Party Mass and Convenience Service Center in Meicheng Town, Jiande, Zhejiang, 311604, China
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International Journal of Molecular Zoology, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/ijmz.2024.14.0030
Received: 08 Nov., 2024    Accepted: 10 Dec., 2024    Published: 20 Dec., 2024

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Li G.X., Li L.H., and Zhang C.J., 2024, Optimizing goat feed formulation to reduce costs and improve production efficiency, International Journal of Molecular Zoology, 14(6): 315-325 (doi: 10.5376/ijmz.2024.14.0028)

This study evaluated the specific nutritional needs of goats at different stages of their life, including energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It emphasized the potential uses of by-products and alternative sources, explored sustainable feed practices, with a focus on locally sourced raw materials and reducing environmental impact, and used a commercial goat farm as a case study to implement and evaluate proposed strategies. The study emphasized the importance of integrating advanced feed formulation tools and sustainable practices in goat farming, and clarified that future research should explore the application of nutrigenomics, innovative feed additives, and artificial intelligence to further improve feed optimization and industry sustainability. This study aims to develop and evaluate optimized feed formulation strategies that balance nutritional adequacy and economic feasibility.

Goat farming; Feed formulation; Cost-effectiveness; Precision nutrition; Alternative feed sources