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Show I LIVESTOCK FEED SITUATION With cold weather approaching dairyinen of Utah should take stock of their feed situation for the winter months, Lyman H. Rich Utah State Extensiion dairymen warned today. "The best assurance of continued contin-ued income on the dairy farm during dur-ing cold weather is an extra stack of hay and a few bushels of farm grains in the bin," Mr. Rich said. Roughage is usually the cheapest feed on the dairy farm even though alfalfa is now. above $20 per ton, he pointed out. Despite the high prices now being be-ing paid for grains, Mr. Rich warns farmers against selling short on feed. "Some fanners have been tempted to rush out and sell their farm grains and find themselves short of feed next spring or they often sell their own grains and buy ready mixed feeds." Good alfalfa alf-alfa silage and farm grains are good for a 350 or 400 pound herd level. Other good dairy practices that farmers should observe, especially this time of year, include having plenty of bedding and an open shed or barn well-bedded down, also good feed racks in which to put the roughage. "Cows do not need to be kept in a warm place, but they do need a dry place and warmth where they lie down." |