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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 16243"><p>First, what kind of grass? Fresh, lush new growth, or grass been up for a while. Grass that has been up for a few weeks (aged), if right kind, should be ok. Be real careful if putting on new growth fescue, soghrum type grasses, wheat grass...avoid bloat, prussic acid poisoning, etc. Check with the locals in your area as to what they're doing. Also, why was bull on just corn? Bagged "complete" feed with minerals would probably be better. Straight grains not best idea in my opinion. Cattle need hay, forage roughage more than they need grain or feed supplements--for rumen activity. Feeds should always "supplement" hay and forage...know the feedlot people would probably disagree to this rule, since they are into accelerated weight gain getting ready for slaughter programs. Finally, ensure the bull and others have continual free-choice minerals and salt as well as plenty of water.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com">bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 16243"] First, what kind of grass? Fresh, lush new growth, or grass been up for a while. Grass that has been up for a few weeks (aged), if right kind, should be ok. Be real careful if putting on new growth fescue, soghrum type grasses, wheat grass...avoid bloat, prussic acid poisoning, etc. Check with the locals in your area as to what they're doing. Also, why was bull on just corn? Bagged "complete" feed with minerals would probably be better. Straight grains not best idea in my opinion. Cattle need hay, forage roughage more than they need grain or feed supplements--for rumen activity. Feeds should always "supplement" hay and forage...know the feedlot people would probably disagree to this rule, since they are into accelerated weight gain getting ready for slaughter programs. Finally, ensure the bull and others have continual free-choice minerals and salt as well as plenty of water. [email=bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com]bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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