Approximately 12.5 acres will be used for the Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test. The pasture is divided into six paddocks which are planted in a variety of cool and warm season grasses. The goats will always have access to the central laneway which contains the treatment pen, handling system, several port-a-hut shelters, water, and minerals.
In preparation for the goats' arrival next weekend:
In preparation for the goats' arrival next weekend:
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| Five acres of the cool season grasses were mowed for hay. |
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| A mixture of pearl millet and rape was planted in two paddocks. |
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| 3.5 acres, including the silvopasture, was left unmowed. |
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| This was constructed to provide "environmental enrichment" for the goats. |
