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Assess Current Forage Quality

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This is Concerning!

What happens here

The user observes his cattle in the pasture and notes that they are not consuming the hay available on the ground. Upon inspection, he identifies the presence of broom sedge and milkweed seeds, which are low in nutrients and unpalatable to the cattle. This highlights a need for better forage.

Goal: Determine if existing hay is being consumed and identify issues.

Tools and materials

  • Hay — Observing what the cows are not eating due to low quality