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What is Forage Quality?
Forage quality is the ability of pasture or a harvested
forage to produce a desired livestock response. Specific
levels of forage quality are required for different
classes of livestock, seasons and conditions. In Montana,
forage quality is critical for winter diets of bred
or lactating livestock, during spring and summer for
fast gains and breeding, and in the fall for continuous
gains of replacement females. Slight adjustments in
grazing or hay management can pay be very effective
in improving forage quality and animal performance.
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