Producers need to be cautious about overgrazing forages.  Try to keep the grazed forage height at 4 to 6”. Notice the coffee cup in the picture showing that the orchardgrass is over 4” tall. — Producers need to be cautious about overgrazing forages. Try to keep the grazed forage height at 4 to 6”. Notice the coffee cup in the picture showing that the orchardgrass is over 4” tall.

Watch Out for Bloat on Lush Spring Green Pastures

May 6, 2013

Producers need to be aware of the bloat potential of lush spring growth in pastures. Any legumes (except birdsfoot trefoil), but especially ladino/white clover can cause frothy bloat in cattle.