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periment Station at VPF in 1949 had 24 two-yoar-o'd steers running on sfi acies of tluegrass pasture and the average gain was about 1.7 II)-. pei .day. Of course, the rainfall was above normal, but the 1000 pound fertilizer application it received has been the main reason.
Ladino clover pasture is fast becoming popular with cattlemen because of its enormous grazing capacity. Some difficulty is being experienced by beef cattle men with bloat on ladino pasture, and it is necessary to check cattle twice a day during the rainy period to treat cases of bloat. Even so, some losses have occurred. But due to its productivity most cattlemen are inclined to believe it is worth changing our system of management in order to take advantage of Ladino clover pasture. While it is hardly adapted to running on and being fed on •in winter months, it certainly has a place, and most likely a big place, on every beef cattle farm along with the natural bluegrass pasture. , _
So important ■- pasture in cutting cattle production cost that every beef caH'e grower should consult his local county agent ort how to best carry out an improved pasture program.
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