Grazing
Cattle Grazing: Grass Tetany Season Is Here
Grass tetany is generally caused by magnesium deficiency and is most
common when cattle are grazing fast growing, lush, cool season grasses
in the early spring. It is most common in lactating beef cows that are
in the peak of milk production. It is seldom seen in feeder cattle.
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Cattle Questions: Grazing Before The Frost
We have irrigated pasture mix consisting of orchard grass, clover,
alfalfa,smooth brome, and intermediate wheat grass. My question is we
are seeing a rapid green up and I am concerned about possible frost
damage if it were to get cold.
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Cattle Grazing: Grass-Alfalfa Mixtures Instead Of Pure Alfalfa
Hay growers in our area often plant new fields to alfalfa without even
thinking about other alternatives. For lots of folks, pure alfalfa is
the best choice, but for many of you it might be better to mix in some
grass, like orchardgrass, smooth brome, or festulolium, with your
alfalfa.
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