What do you think of this analysis...

[Craig]

Protein:10.41
TDN:48.63
RFV:94.6
RFQ:114.5
Moisture:15.68
Dry matter:84.32
Potassium:2.88
Phosphorous:.35
Magnesium:.19

Would you feed this grass hay to pregnant cows?

 

[Banjo]

Protein:10.41
TDN:48.63
RFV:94.6
RFQ:114.5
Moisture:15.68
Dry matter:84.32
Potassium:2.88
Phosphorous:.35
Magnesium:.19

Would you feed this grass hay to pregnant cows?

Why wouldn't you?

 

[bigbull338]

yes no question about it.

 

[BC]

It will feed a dry pregnant cow with no need for supplement. Once the cow's calve, they will need some additional protein and energy.

 

[Craig]

I am looking at purchasing a load of this and just wanted some input. Thank you! I didn't know if the potassium was to high.

 

[Dave]

I am looking at purchasing a load of this and just wanted some input. Thank you! I didn't know if the potassium was to high.

There is no shortage of Potassium (K) there. But it shouldn't be enough to cause a problem. What is the K level of the feed the cows are on now? It seems that cows who have been eating a high K diet have less trouble adapting to change. Cows who have never been exposed to much K in their diet can be affected by a lower rate of K.

 

[TexasBred]

Protein:10.41
TDN:48.63
RFV:94.6
RFQ:114.5
Moisture:15.68
Dry matter:84.32
Potassium:2.88
Phosphorous:.35
Magnesium:.19

Would you feed this grass hay to pregnant cows?

I would. TDN could be higher and the potassium is high. Potassium can be a factor in cattle having milk fever but is not that common in beef cattle. Wish it had the ADF and NDF numbers as they would tell you more about the quality.

 

[hurleyjd]

Not the best and not the worst. Better than a lot of high priced hay last year