Start Date
2-26-1987 2:30 PM
Description
Objective
- The pure alfalfa stand would not be damaged during the grazing period.
- For steers - animal performance while on the alfalfa was more important than pounds of beef produced per acre.
- For cow/calf - animal density high enough to remove green leaf area in maximum of 5 days.
- Initiate the demonstration with a minimal out-of-pocket cost for fence, water system, etc.
- Minimize the occurrence of bloat where possible.
Included in
Feb 26th, 2:30 PM
Grazing Options in Alfalfa Utilization
Objective
- The pure alfalfa stand would not be damaged during the grazing period.
- For steers - animal performance while on the alfalfa was more important than pounds of beef produced per acre.
- For cow/calf - animal density high enough to remove green leaf area in maximum of 5 days.
- Initiate the demonstration with a minimal out-of-pocket cost for fence, water system, etc.
- Minimize the occurrence of bloat where possible.