Study shows danger of short grazing toxic-fescue pastures by cattle herds
COLUMBIA, Mo. – New forage research gives reason to not graze toxic fescue grass too short. The bottom 2 inches of infected grass holds highest levels of the alkaloid causing problems for grazing livestock. The findings guide ways to manage fescue’s toxic impact, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage specialist. The message for herd owners: Don’t allow cows to grub fescue pastures into the ground.