Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: fertilizing pastures
Hi Vanessa,
Here in the states, selenium levels are lower than what alpacas have in South America, so we supplement. Selenium is essential to muscle health and also probably to immunity if new research is accurate.
That's may be why they are asking, but most of us use supplements and minerals with selenium incorporated in them. As for gypsum... we spread it on our fields here in Ohio by the 50 pound bag as a natural additive (we are certified organic) to aid the mineral balance. It adds calcium to the soil without affecting the pH.
Laurel
Tim & Laurel Shouvlin
Bluebird Hills Farm CSA & Alpacas
3617 Derr Rd. Springfield, Ohio 45503
www.bluebirdhills.
bluebirdhills@
937-390-6127 or 937-206-3936 (cell)
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From: Vanessa
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 5:06 PM
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: fertilizing pastures
Peter,
I have contacted the ag agent for my county and he is not at all
informed regarding alpacas and the forages that could be dangerous for
them (at least my local agent). I thought by asking the other breeders
I might get a wider scope of what I might be able to use.
The other question my vet asked me was to find out the selenium content
of my soil. He said he didn't want to say why, but to ask the ag agent
and then tell him what he said. Vet is on vacation and so I have to
wait to show him the study they gave me. Anyone know about selenium?
The other concern I have is we have what is called Gippy water (gypsum
levels are high here) and I wondered if that affects the plant growth.
No, I won't be watering with it, we have plenty of rain this year! We
have city water so will use that if necessary.
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