Extension Calling

Remove livestock from flood damaged pastures.  Provide clean water and clean forage.  Flooded forages should not be fed.  Cut flooded pasture and hay fields to a 2 to 4-inch stubble height.  Don’t breathe silt dust, wear a mask.  Document amount of lost forage. Do not make hay from or graze flooded fields until grass has regrown to a height of 8-10 inches. For more information contact your local extension office or visit: https://extension.wvu.edu/community-business-safety/disaster-preparedness/flooding/forage-livestock-management-after-flooding