Archived

This content is available here strictly for research, reference, and/or recordkeeping and as such it may not be fully accessible. If you work or study at University of Kentucky and would like to request an accessible version, please use the SensusAccess Document Converter.

Start Date

2-26-1987 2:30 PM

Description

Objective

  1. The pure alfalfa stand would not be damaged during the grazing period.
  2. For steers - animal performance while on the alfalfa was more important than pounds of beef produced per acre.
  3. For cow/calf - animal density high enough to remove green leaf area in maximum of 5 days.
  4. Initiate the demonstration with a minimal out-of-pocket cost for fence, water system, etc.
  5. Minimize the occurrence of bloat where possible.

Download

Share

COinS
 
Feb 26th, 2:30 PM

Grazing Options in Alfalfa Utilization

Objective

  1. The pure alfalfa stand would not be damaged during the grazing period.
  2. For steers - animal performance while on the alfalfa was more important than pounds of beef produced per acre.
  3. For cow/calf - animal density high enough to remove green leaf area in maximum of 5 days.
  4. Initiate the demonstration with a minimal out-of-pocket cost for fence, water system, etc.
  5. Minimize the occurrence of bloat where possible.