Forages

 

Hay quality: the great variable in livestock feeding programs

It's never too early to start thinking about hay supplies for the winter. Hay accounts for the maj...

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Making the most of low quality forages

When hay is in short supply and much of what is available is of lower quality, w
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Rains may result in lower quality hay

Hay accounts for the majority of winter feed for cattle. An average cow (1000 lbs) will require 2700 lbs of hay over...

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Storing hay - are you losing out?

Storing round bales outside is convenient and appears to be cheap. However, appearances can be deceptive. If your current...

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Hay feeder choice can save you thousands each year!

On average, feed costs represent 40 to 60% of the total budget for a cattle operation. Of this, hay rep...

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Protein important for maximum forage utilization

Ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, etc.) have the unique ability to utilize materials which are undigestible by humans...

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Using small grains to your advantage

Small grain annual forages (wheat, rye, ryegrass, oats, etc.) make an excellent feed option and are well suited to m...

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