Thursday, November 21, 2024
All About Grazing

All About Grazing

Pokeweed graphic

Pokeweed can be found in the eastern half of the United States, invading reduced-tillage fields. It's poisonous to humans, livestock and pets.

In the ideal world, they need to be able to hold in or deter livestock, but be able to allow water and debris to pass during periods of high water.
Grazing horses

Well-managed horse pastures provide ground cover, prevent soil erosion and decrease runoff. Use these tips to improve your horse pastures.
grazing sheep

Learn how to to make small changes to your feeding program based on BCS scores to evaluate and maintain your flock's nutritional program.
drought landscape

Now is the time to assess pasture damage due to the severe drought and start making and implementing recovery plans.
multiflora rose

Learn how multiflora rose was introduced in the United States and how you can control it in your pastures.
giant foxtail

Learn how to control green, yellow and giant foxtails in their hayfield.
Draganic cattle

Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff provides an overview of management options for winter feeding of beef cows in drought impacted areas.
hay harvest

Although moth infestation in hay is uncommon, it can happen. Learn how to evaluate hay when it is discovered and how to prevent future infestations.

Learn more about strategies for feeding cattle in the snow, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.