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<blockquote data-quote="Mark Reynolds" data-source="post: 1809776" data-attributes="member: 43196"><p>I'm trying to remember......I do know that protein levels in grazed forages, stockpiles included, are well above any level of concern for anywhere east of the Mississippi. I think under a few scenarios levels will approach, but remain above what is required/needed to keep animals healthy. Basically, if you live east of the Mississippi, you don't ever (ok, maybe very rarely) need a protein tub. That being said, it is good practice to be aware of protein levels and there may be cases where you want to supplement, but you need to be wary of anyone telling you need to supplement. If you have your operation west of the Mississippi, you need to be a bit more observant and measure what you have a bit closer. Animal nutrition was a long time ago for me and I need to brush up on it some. I have heard values for stockpiled fescue before and I recall that the protein amounts drop at a steady rate from November 1 to March but do not fall below required minimum levels and only approach these values in March/April when spring greenup takes place.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mark Reynolds, post: 1809776, member: 43196"] I'm trying to remember......I do know that protein levels in grazed forages, stockpiles included, are well above any level of concern for anywhere east of the Mississippi. I think under a few scenarios levels will approach, but remain above what is required/needed to keep animals healthy. Basically, if you live east of the Mississippi, you don't ever (ok, maybe very rarely) need a protein tub. That being said, it is good practice to be aware of protein levels and there may be cases where you want to supplement, but you need to be wary of anyone telling you need to supplement. If you have your operation west of the Mississippi, you need to be a bit more observant and measure what you have a bit closer. Animal nutrition was a long time ago for me and I need to brush up on it some. I have heard values for stockpiled fescue before and I recall that the protein amounts drop at a steady rate from November 1 to March but do not fall below required minimum levels and only approach these values in March/April when spring greenup takes place. [/QUOTE]
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