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<\/a>Cow’s diarrhea (image: http:\/\/www.critterology.com\/articles)<\/p><\/div>\n
Animals also have the chance to get the best out of these spring pastures.\u00a0 But not so fast!\u00a0 Immature grazing pastures can present challenges that may interfere in the growth and health of your animals.<\/p>\n
When forages are grazed at a young stage, or concentrate over voluminous rate is high, causing cows to ingested too much concentrate and too little fiber, it can cause imbalances that can make your animals sick.<\/p>\n
For instance, you might see a cow eject slurry feces from its rear end. This can be an indication that a cow is ill; however, sometimes it is also an indication of unbalanced diet, like a spring pasture can present.<\/p>\n
What to do?<\/p>\n
First, it is important to check whether the whole herd presents these symptoms, which can indicate acidosis.\u00a0 Then, make sure all the affected animals are presented with hay and other fiber-rich options.\u00a0 Then if these symptoms do not go away, call the vet right away.<\/p>\n
To keep your herd healthy, make sure they\u2019ve got a balance diet that includes enough fiber.\u00a0 In addition to the tender plants on the spring pasture, include plenty of hay or encourage them to graze in diverse grass-legume-forb forages.<\/p>\n
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