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<blockquote data-quote="4527VQA" data-source="post: 858276" data-attributes="member: 17160"><p></p></blockquote><p>You learn how to use it by keeping it vegative rather then reproductive, clip seed heads before grazing, rotational graze, dilute it with clover/lesedeza/OG maybe, and stockpile it for winter grazing.[/quote]</p><p></p><p>I agree with this completely, a good culling program coupled with the proper management of the cattle on KY31 is key, in my area we clip just about every piece of ground that is in fescue, ergot alkaloid concentration (the endophyte stuff) is concentrated in mature seedheads, so like dun said clipping keeps the fescue in a vegetative stage with less endophyte present than a mature stand. Diluting with clover offsets the effects of fescue toxicosis as well as the summer slump with fescue. If you have the means and management know how, rotationally grazing a summer annual (sudex, millet, etc.) if you have access to a SWCD-rented drill is a feasible way to provide high quality forage during the summer slump, but it must be managed intensively. Short of switching to a Bos Indicus influenced animal which can tolerate the effects of fescue toxicosis (raised internal body temperature) mechanical management and dilution are your best options, as fescue is a "Can't live with it, can't live without it" type of forage. Also look at seedstock producers centered in the fescue belt for replacement heifers and bulls, Knoll Crest Farm in Red House, VA is just one example of cattle that have been raised on fescue for a long time and are very well acclimated to it.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="4527VQA, post: 858276, member: 17160"] [/quote] You learn how to use it by keeping it vegative rather then reproductive, clip seed heads before grazing, rotational graze, dilute it with clover/lesedeza/OG maybe, and stockpile it for winter grazing.[/quote] I agree with this completely, a good culling program coupled with the proper management of the cattle on KY31 is key, in my area we clip just about every piece of ground that is in fescue, ergot alkaloid concentration (the endophyte stuff) is concentrated in mature seedheads, so like dun said clipping keeps the fescue in a vegetative stage with less endophyte present than a mature stand. Diluting with clover offsets the effects of fescue toxicosis as well as the summer slump with fescue. If you have the means and management know how, rotationally grazing a summer annual (sudex, millet, etc.) if you have access to a SWCD-rented drill is a feasible way to provide high quality forage during the summer slump, but it must be managed intensively. Short of switching to a Bos Indicus influenced animal which can tolerate the effects of fescue toxicosis (raised internal body temperature) mechanical management and dilution are your best options, as fescue is a "Can't live with it, can't live without it" type of forage. Also look at seedstock producers centered in the fescue belt for replacement heifers and bulls, Knoll Crest Farm in Red House, VA is just one example of cattle that have been raised on fescue for a long time and are very well acclimated to it. [/QUOTE]
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