Many livestock producers do not test their hay. Determining and understanding the quality of their forage is vital in ensuring that the nutritional needs of their animals are being met. Hay testing gives the producers the information needed to provide a balanced nutrition plan. Which in turn will help prevent them from over/under feeding, not meeting animals’ nutritional needs, and wasting money.The Central Kentucky Hay Contest was created with the purpose of educating about forage test an
The majority of livestock producers in Harrison County do not test their hay. Determining and understanding forage quality is necessary to provide a balanced diet for the livestock being fed. Hay testing can provide data that producers and Cooperative Extension Agents use to ensure the nutritional needs of the animal are being met. Without hay testing, producers are under or over feeding - leading to poor allocation of resources, inadequate animal needs and wasted money. The Ce
