Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Properly managing toxic tall fescue is critical for breeding farms to ensure healthy foaling outcomes for mares. This video demonstrates how to sample and test tall fescue pastures for ergovaline concentrations to maintain safe grazing conditions.
Learn how to:
- Identify tall fescue in your pastures
- Collect representative samples at grazing height
- Handle samples to preserve accuracy
- Submit samples for reliable lab analysis
Following these best practices will help you manage ergovaline levels effectively, ensuring the health and well-being of your broodmares. Watch as we provide step-by-step guidance on sampling techniques for accurate results.
For detailed resources on pasture management, visit the University of Kentucky Forages website: https://forages.ca.uky.edu
#TallFescue #EquineManagement #FoalingSuccess #PastureTesting
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment serves the people of Kentucky and the world, through unparalleled teaching, transformative research and relevant service to farms, families and communities. The college proudly continues to build upon its land grant tradition with a strong commitment to improve lives and to build a sustainable future. Learn more: ca.uky.edu
Apply and start your future in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: students.ca.uky.edu/future-students
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Find an office near you: extension.ca.uky.edu
Properly managing toxic tall fescue is critical for breeding farms to ensure healthy foaling outcomes for mares. This video demonstrates how to sample and test tall fescue pastures for ergovaline concentrations to maintain safe grazing conditions.
Learn how to:
- Identify tall fescue in your pastures
- Collect representative samples at grazing height
- Handle samples to preserve accuracy
- Submit samples for reliable lab analysis
Following these best practices will help you manage ergovaline levels effectively, ensuring the health and well-being of your broodmares. Watch as we provide step-by-step guidance on sampling techniques for accurate results.
For detailed resources on pasture management, visit the University of Kentucky Forages website: https://forages.ca.uky.edu
#TallFescue #EquineManagement #FoalingSuccess #PastureTesting
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment serves the people of Kentucky and the world, through unparalleled teaching, transformative research and relevant service to farms, families and communities. The college proudly continues to build upon its land grant tradition with a strong commitment to improve lives and to build a sustainable future. Learn more: ca.uky.edu
Apply and start your future in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: students.ca.uky.edu/future-students
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Find an office near you: extension.ca.uky.edu
