#ChristmasTrees are good for #goats!🐐

Pine needles & tree bark: rich in #VitaminC and A.

Tannin content: can help deter parasites in ruminants (e.g.,goats).
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“Condensed tannins work indirectly by binding w/protein in a goat’s rumen. More protein therefore makes it to the abomasum & small intestine…protein in the lower #digestive tract strengthens the intestinal lining to make it more #resilient to parasite penetration.”
Also, extra protein = immune system boost.

#WSJ #PhillyGoatProject 🐐

#phillygoatproject #goatkarma