Master Grazer Coordinator
804 W.P. Garrigus Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
40546-0215
(859) 257-7512
E-mail: kelly.kramer@uky.edu
Faculty Coordinators:
Dr. Ray Smith
Extension Forage Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (859) 257-3358
Fax: (859) 323-1952
Email: raysmith1@uky.edu
Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips
Extension Dairy Cattle Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (859) 257-7542
Fax: (859) 257-7537
Email: donna.amaral-phillips@uky.edu
Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler
Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (859) 257-2853
Fax: (859) 257-3412
Email: jeff.lehmkuhler@uky.edu
Dr. Garry Lacefield
Extension Forage Specialist
University of Kentucky
Phone: (270) 365-7541 202
Fax: (270) 365-2667
Email: glacefie@uky.edu
Late Winter and Early Spring Reminders
Refine plans for pasture use for the upcoming grazing season; consider fencing, seeding, fertilization, herbicide applications, water and shade availability.
Frost seeding of clovers should be performed between February 1 and March 1.
Nitrogen fertilizer should be applied in late February to promote early grass growth.
Needs to be before applying Nitrogen:Soil test pastures and use results for application of fertilizer and lime.
Renovate high traffic areas and bare areas to reduce erosion.
Purchase seed, inoculant, and fertilizer for upcoming season.
Check equipment and make repairs where needed.
During wet periods, consider moving livestock to a barn or sacrifice lot to protect pastures.
Continually move feeding area to reduce mud, erosion, compaction, and damage to forages.
Do not graze pastures before cool-season forages reach approximately 6 inches to allow for adequate growth and maximum forage production for the remainder of the grazing season.
Provide animals with easy access to complete mineral feeders at all times. Supply a mineral high in magnesium (a high “Mag” mineral) to prevent grass tetany in the early spring.
