endophytes in fescue

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Could someone give me a thumbnail sketch of exactly what these things are? I am concerned since my land is primarily a fescue/ little bluestem mix. This land is grazed and also put up for hay. Are my cows being harmed by eating endophyte infected fescue? It doesn't seem to bother em any. But then I enjoy eating alot of foods which probably not too good for me either. :dunce:

george

 

[dun]

Could someone give me a thumbnail sketch of exactly what these things are? I am concerned since my land is primarily a fescue/ little bluestem mix. This land is grazed and also put up for hay. Are my cows being harmed by eating endophyte infected fescue? It doesn't seem to bother em any. But then I enjoy eating alot of foods which probably not too good for me either. :dunce:

george

This should answer most of your questions.

http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/fescue_endophtye/Story.htm

dun

 

[dun]

Could someone give me a thumbnail sketch of exactly what these things are? I am concerned since my land is primarily a fescue/ little bluestem mix. This land is grazed and also put up for hay. Are my cows being harmed by eating endophyte infected fescue? It doesn't seem to bother em any. But then I enjoy eating alot of foods which probably not too good for me either. :dunce:

george

This should answer most of your questions.

http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/fescue_endophtye/Story.htm

dun