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<blockquote data-quote="NorCalFarms" data-source="post: 129892" data-attributes="member: 2465"><p>You should be fine. If you are getting alfalfa hay in the $70 range, there is no way it is 'hot' or high protien enough to hurt cows. We grow alfalfa to sell and feed it in the winter, but due to the high cost we usually mix it with all the grass straw they can eat. Even fair quality alfalfa is going for $120-110/ ton here. </p><p>One thing I know for sure, never listen to any ideas about certain cuttings not hurting cattle. It all depends on when you cut, and the climate. The test of the hay is all that matters. Usually 2nd cut in our area is real low test, and would be fine. But it was cold while the hay was growing and we cut it real short, and it was all leaves. It could cause bloat if fed alone. Don't listen to someone if they tell you 'cutting XYZ is fine for cattle'. Just cut a bale and look for yourself. If it is all leaves and fine stemmed, be careful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NorCalFarms, post: 129892, member: 2465"] You should be fine. If you are getting alfalfa hay in the $70 range, there is no way it is 'hot' or high protien enough to hurt cows. We grow alfalfa to sell and feed it in the winter, but due to the high cost we usually mix it with all the grass straw they can eat. Even fair quality alfalfa is going for $120-110/ ton here. One thing I know for sure, never listen to any ideas about certain cuttings not hurting cattle. It all depends on when you cut, and the climate. The test of the hay is all that matters. Usually 2nd cut in our area is real low test, and would be fine. But it was cold while the hay was growing and we cut it real short, and it was all leaves. It could cause bloat if fed alone. Don't listen to someone if they tell you 'cutting XYZ is fine for cattle'. Just cut a bale and look for yourself. If it is all leaves and fine stemmed, be careful. [/QUOTE]
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