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8 Tips to stretch short hay supplies

By Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky

Did you go to feed your cattle and realize the hay supply is dwindling fast? Check out these 8 tips to stretch limited hay supplies. For additional information contact your local Extension agent. It is recommended to consult with your feed nutritionist or County ANR Agent before making drastic changes in your feeding program.

  1. Inventory hay: Know how much hay you have available; weigh a few bales to get an average weight or estimate the weights based on available information from Extension publications.

  2. Minimize storage losses: Keep hay off the…

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