Grazing cattle on alfalfa

D. Hayes; L. Corah; E.E. Bartley

doi:10.4148/2378-5977.2616

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Grazing cattle on alfalfa

Authors

- D. Hayes
- L. Corah
- E.E. Bartley

Abstract

Data collected from six producers grazing 4050 head of cattle on 850 acres of irrigated alfalfa showed that under optimum conditions, Kansas producers can expect: stocking rate, 5 to 6 head/acre; average daily gain, 2 lbs +; total pounds of beef/acre, 1300 to 1500 lbs; and death loss below 1%. Bloat Guard 2,3 performed the best when added to a grain supplement.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1980, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 377, Beef, Alfalfa

How to Cite: Hayes, D. , Corah, L. & Bartley, E. (1980) “Grazing cattle on alfalfa”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2616