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lactating dairy cows grazing switchgrass



I have a producer interested in grazing his dairy herd on 
switchgrass. He is a good dairyman and a good grazer. I am afraid to 
committ to the establishment of switchgrass and then find out that 
his milk production dropped appreciably. At present, his rolling herd 
average is about 15,000 lb.

What can we expect when dairy cows are grazing switchgrass?

Thanks in advance for any help or insight anyone can give.

Jimmy Henning
jhenning@ca.uky.edu

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Jimmy Henning			UK Agronomy
Extension Forage Specialist	N-222D Ag Science North
Phone: 606 257 3144		Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Fax:   606 323 1952
Email: jhenning@ca.uky.edu

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