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The UGA Forages website is your window to information on a wide variety of forage management issues.

This information is extended to you by scientists from the University of Georgia, who continue to research all aspects of forage and livestock management. The recommendations found here are based on peer-reviewed research conducted in Georgia and throughout the world. The website provides accurate and up-to-date information about all forage management issues facing producers in Georgia and the Southeast.

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Research Update: Evaluating Glucose and Insulin Levels in Grazing Horses
From the January 2019 Issue of the University of Minnesota Extension – Horse Newsletter….

Research Update: Evaluating Glucose and Insulin Levels in Grazing Horses

Forage is a primary part of the horse's diet and is often fed in the form of cool-season grasses, legumes or warm-season grasses. These forage types differ widely in their nutritional content. Two main differences are the nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) and fiber content. Therefore, the goal of this research, conducted at the University of Minnesota, was to explore the nutrient values of the forages and their effects on horses.
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Choosing Alternative Feedstuffs – For Horses
From the January 2019 Issue of the University of Minnesota Extension - Horse Newsletter....

CHOOSING ALTERNATIVE FEEDSTUFFS

By: Marcia Hathaway, PhD, University of Minnesota Horse owners may be exploring alternative feedstuffs due to high hay costs, poor quality hay, and/or challenges associated with finding sufficient quantities of hay. When possible, quality hay should make up a large portion of a horse's diet. However, the following alternatives can replace hay, in partial or in whole, when needed. Always consider the pros and cons when selecting an appropriate alternative feedstuff, and before feeding, consult your an equine nutritionist and/or veterinarian.  

Georgia Forages Calendar

GrassMasters Series - Forsyth, GA
Jan 22
6:30PM - 8:30PM GrassMasters Series - Forsyth, GA Monroe County Courthouse, Forsyth, GA
The 8th annual Northeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course will be held at the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena on February 13th, 2019.  Attendees will be eligible for three hours credit towards Beef Quality Assurance recertification, one hour private pesticide credit, and one hour commercial pesticide credit
Feb 13
8:30AM - 4:30PM Northeast Beef Cattle Short Course Livestock Instructional Arena, Athens, GA
Baleage and Silage Short Course
Feb 26
8:00AM - 5:00PM Baleage and Silage Short Course - Moultrie GA Sunbelt Ag Expo Grounds, Moultrie, GA
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Forage News

Assistant Dean Joe West serves as administrative adviser for a multi-state research project called CAES News
Assistant Dean Joe West serves as administrative adviser for a multi-state research project called
Multistate research projects vital to solving broad agricultural issues
In agricultural research, scientists across disciplines often find themselves working to address the same issues as colleagues at other institutions. To help advance and streamline this important work, funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows land-grant university scientists to work collectively to answer questions with a broad scope.
Reddening leaf tips indicate damage to oats and appears to be caused by barley yellow dwarf virus. CAES News
Reddening leaf tips indicate damage to oats and appears to be caused by barley yellow dwarf virus.
Weather, aphid-vectored virus affecting forage oat crops
From what’s being observed in some South Georgia pastures this fall, oats are struggling, with growers seeing issues from cold damage, nutrient and moisture stress and possible Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. Above average rainfall in November and December also have prevented cattle from getting into oat pastures for winter grazing.
Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal agriculture consultant and advocate for the autism community, spoke to a crowd of about 400 Georgia 4-H club members and supporters on Dec. 4, 2018, at the UGA Livestock Arena. The event was hosted by Jackson County 4-H. CAES News
Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal agriculture consultant and advocate for the autism community, spoke to a crowd of about 400 Georgia 4-H club members and supporters on Dec. 4, 2018, at the UGA Livestock Arena. The event was hosted by Jackson County 4-H.
Temple Grandin speaks to Georgia 4-H'ers about livestock and life
Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal agriculture consultant and advocate for the autism community, is no stranger to overcoming challenges. So when Grandin stepped to the podium and told a crowd of young people to think their problems through and face what scares them, they listened.
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