alfalfa articles
What is the primary, well-documented risk associated with introducing fresh alfalfa pasture to cattle?
How does consuming lush alfalfa typically cause frothy bloat?
Which category of bloat is specifically associated with the consumption of fresh alfalfa?
Which form of alfalfa is generally considered the safest regarding acute bloat risk?
What is the specific function of the chemical intervention poloxalene in preventing bloat?
Why does turning hungry cattle onto fresh alfalfa pasture significantly increase the bloat risk?
What crucial buffering action is provided by feeding high-fiber grass hay before turning cattle onto alfalfa pasture?
Compared to alfalfa, why is bloat risk generally lower on grass pastures?
What is a common management recommendation for introducing cattle to pure alfalfa pasture to build tolerance?
In severe cases of trapped gas accumulation due to bloat, what physical manifestation is observed?
What is the typical range for crude protein levels found in alfalfa dry matter analysis?
What is the primary cause of frothy bloat when cattle graze fresh alfalfa pasture?
For mature, non-lactating beef cows whose primary goal is maintenance, what percentage should alfalfa generally not exceed in the total diet?
Based on the example provided, how many pounds of dry matter intake (DMI) does a 1,300-pound dry cow eating 2.5% of her body weight consume daily?
Why is feeding dry alfalfa hay safer than grazing fresh alfalfa regarding bloat risk?
What potential issue arises when fine, leafy, high-quality alfalfa is included in a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for dairy or feedlot cattle?
When feeding 1,300-pound beef cows in a dry lot for maintenance, what is often considered a prudent daily limit for rich alfalfa hay used as a booster?
For high-producing dairy cows whose nutrient demands are very high, what percentage of the *forage portion* of their diet might alfalfa hay or silage constitute?
If energy requirement is the limiting factor for a cow, what might happen if an excessive amount of alfalfa is fed?