Have You Discovered the Benefits of Canada Thistle?
I have a different feeling about weeds than most people. That’s because I’ve turned them into forage. Read on for the benefits of one of my favorite forages – Canada thistle. In 2004, I developed a simple method for teaching cows and other livestock to eat weeds. It takes just eight hours spread over seven […]
Read More →How to Manage Cattle to Reduce Leafy Spurge, Spotted Knapweed and Canada Thistle
This is the second in the series on managing grazing to get the forage you want.
Read More →Canada Thistle is Alfalfa’s Equal
This plant compares to alfalfa in nutritional value. Here are some ways to use that nutrition to manage this plant in your pastures.
Read More →I’ve Got This Weed In My Pasture. What Does It Tell Me About My Soil?
Can weeds tell you about soil health issues? Well, yes and no. I’ve got a lot of experience with weeds since I’ve spent the last 17 years teaching cattle, sheep, goats and bison to eat them under all kinds of soil conditions and all kinds of landscapes. My observation is that spotted knapweed does well […]
Read More →Helping Animals Get the Most From Your Pastures
In general, the more livestock eat, the more weight they gain or milk they produce. Thus, forage intake is key to animal performance. Agronomists manage for plant density and height to ensure livestock maximize intake. While plant structure is important, intake is not dictated by structure alone. Forage quality, current nutritional state, and experience also […]
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