Johne’s disease is a persistent and debilitating bacterial disease that affects the intestines of ruminant animals. The common routes of infection are via ingestion of colostrum or milk contaminated by infected cows. For this reason, Johne’s prevention strategies revolve around calf management and herd testing.

Infection can also occur when feed contaminated with manure containing the MAP pathogen is eaten, particularly by youngstock. For this reason, manure application to forages is a potential source of infection.

“The forage production for this year ran very well. The flooding we faced last year has been overshadowed with a great season.

Farmers could soon be on a roll when it comes to preparing their fields for planting.

Harvesting hay is the process of mowing a forage grass or legume, allowing it to air-dry thoroughly, then baling it into a round or rectangular package.

Q: What does the forage industry represent in Wyoming?
KEITH: Hay production is the number one agronomic crop produced in the state. In dollars generated, it is second only to the beef industry and a lot of the hay our growers produce goes directly into that part of our economy, so it really plays a leading role in the top two ag industries in Wyoming.

Generous rainfall in some areas in 2009 has given the potential for great grass growth, but was it managed to yield a high tonnage of quality forage?

After several years of trying with a spectacular lack of success to grow alfalfa-grass on leased land that has very low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertility, I’ve finally had to admit that it’s been a flop.

The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy held its fall session September 15-18th at the Eagle Valley Ranch in Salmon, Idaho.

More than 320 entries from 25 states competed for top honors and over $17,000 in cash prizes at the 26th annual World’s Forage Analysis Superbowl held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo.

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