Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.7) | 30 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
| 1072.5) | 95 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.4) | 310 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.3) | 80 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.2) | 125 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.1) | 450 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Forages
KY-31 fescue is the most commonly used forage in Kentucky hay and pasture fields. This variety is popular because of its ease of establishment, drought tolerance, pest resistance, and tendency to prolong grazing seasons. However, studies have proven that KY-31 contains endophytes which can be detrimental and potentially deadly to cattle. In warmer months, toxicity can result in moderate symptoms such as increased body temperatures, causing the animal to linger in shady spots an
