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Domestic News
May 6, 1938
The Harlem News
Harlem, Blaine County, Montana
What is this article about?
E. R. McCall of Montana State College advises on spring cattle care in Bozeman, warning against laxative effects of early grass and dangers from poisonous plants like larkspur.
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Bozeman, May 3.—Cattle turned out on early grass do not need a protein or grain supplement, says E. R. McCall, assistant professor of animal husbandry at Montana State college.
However, he warns that while early grass is very digestible, it is also very laxative because of its high moisture content and cattle should be watched to see that they do not become too laxative. To avoid this trouble McCall suggests saving a field each year where the cattle may have some new grass along with old grass. The old grass, he says, will act as a binder to the new grass. If this cannot be done he recommends feeding a dry feed such as straw or hay while cattle are on new grass.
Early spring is also a dangerous time for poisonous plants, he warns. Because most of these plants get an early start and are higher than other vegetation, they are likely to be eaten readily by stock on depleted range.
Larkspur especially is very dangerous to cattle at this time of the year.
Bozeman, May 3.—Cattle turned out on early grass do not need a protein or grain supplement, says E. R. McCall, assistant professor of animal husbandry at Montana State college.
However, he warns that while early grass is very digestible, it is also very laxative because of its high moisture content and cattle should be watched to see that they do not become too laxative. To avoid this trouble McCall suggests saving a field each year where the cattle may have some new grass along with old grass. The old grass, he says, will act as a binder to the new grass. If this cannot be done he recommends feeding a dry feed such as straw or hay while cattle are on new grass.
Early spring is also a dangerous time for poisonous plants, he warns. Because most of these plants get an early start and are higher than other vegetation, they are likely to be eaten readily by stock on depleted range.
Larkspur especially is very dangerous to cattle at this time of the year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Cattle
Spring Grass
Laxative Effects
Poisonous Plants
Larkspur
Montana State College
What entities or persons were involved?
E. R. Mccall
Where did it happen?
Bozeman
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bozeman
Event Date
May 3
Key Persons
E. R. Mccall
Event Details
Cattle turned out on early grass do not need a protein or grain supplement. Early grass is very digestible but laxative due to high moisture; watch cattle to avoid excessive laxation. Suggest saving a field with old and new grass as binder, or feed dry feed like straw or hay. Early spring dangerous for poisonous plants like larkspur, which start early and are eaten on depleted range.