Preparation for spring grass must begin now

Autumn grass is very valuable, and should be kept in the cow’s diet for as long as possible.
Preparation for spring grass must begin now

However, early spring grass is much more valuable than autumn grass, and care has to be taken in autumn to maximise the availability of early spring grass.

Grazing pastures after late October can reduce grass availability in February and March as much as 50%.

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