Sampling for the Tall Fescue Endophyte in Pasture or Hay Stands
PPA-30
Sampling for the Tall Fescue Endophyte in Pasture or Hay Stands
Sampling for the Tall Fescue Endophyte in Pasture or Hay Stands
Authored by: Ray Smith Tina Tillery Paul Vincelli
Abstract
Most of the tall fescue growing in Kentucky is colonized by the tall fescue endophyte, a fungus which causes disorders in livestock that feed on the infected grass. The animal disease syndrome is called fescue toxicosis, which some researchers estimate may cost Kentucky producers over $200 million yearly. This problem can be greatly reduced by identifying the infected fields and replacing them with endophyte-free or novel endophyte tall fescue varieties or by managing them in a way to minimize the impact of the endophyte on herd productivity. One of the simplest ways to reduce toxicity symptoms in cattle is add red and white clover to existing tall fescue stands.
Core Details
Publication ID
PPA-30
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
April 10, 2017
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes