Sampling Hay Bales and Pastures for Forage Analysis
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- December 7, 2021
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Forage analysis can help determine both the nutritive value and potential toxicity of forage, as well as the need for protein and mineral supplements. Accurate analysis requires that forage be sampled properly so that representative samples are delivered to the testing laboratory. This factsheet discusses the sampling of hay bales and pastures. (2 pages)
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