Tag: grazing
Plant chemicals don’t always benefit livestock
Many times livestock show a preference for forbs, legumes or one type of grass over another. This preference can be species dependent or an animal's custom.
How to extend your grazing season
There are other options that may be more cost effective and less labor intensive, that could eliminate a lot of hay needs during the winter.
Grazing behavior depends on species, location
Each livestock species has a tool or set of tools that help it gather food, grind and swallow.
10 reasons to consider forage mixes
During the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council conference Feb. 3, Kim Cassida, forage Extension specialist from Michigan State University, offered these 10 reasons to use forage mixtures.
Forage specialists share grazing options at Ohio forage conference
Developing quality pastures, sharing insights from one producer to another, and the latest forage research were all topics at the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council conference and annual meeting Feb. 3.
Winter feeding, nutrient management
Sacrifice areas may limit damage to our total pasture acreages, but the damage done to these areas can be significant.
Dairy graziers focus on excellent pastures
Dairy graziers gather for annual conference, learn about what it takes to maintain a good pasture.
Trade-offs in management of endophyte-infected tall fescue
Livestock that consume endophyte-infected fescue may experience symptoms associated with ergot alkaloid toxicity. Long-term exposure to tall grass fescue containing toxic endophytes may lead to fescue foot and fat necrosis.
How to hay test for efficient winter feeding
How do you know how much hay, grain, and pasture your animals need? A hay test is a great place to start.
Feeding hay for winter needs
Learn more about the factors that cause hay nutrient degradation — some can be lowered.
