Pasture bloat cause for concern this spring

Kristen Sindelar
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Pasture bloat 1.JPG — Cattle graze a wheat pasture.
Submitted photo

You survived another long, drawn out winter. As your hay pile quickly dwindles, you are eagerly awaiting the day you can turn cattle out to pasture even more than your cows are.

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Pasture bloat 2.jpg — If done correctly, grazing alternative forages such as alfalfa can be a viable option to stretch out your forage supply this spring. Care must be taken to prevent pasture bloat.
Submitted photo

Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.