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
Winter Reminders
Plan and prepare for changes to your grazing system and pasture renovations that will be implemented next spring.
Apply phosphate, potash, and lime according to soil test recommendations.
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.
Alfalfa can be grazed after November 1st or the first killing frost with no negative effects on spring growth.
Inspect and prepare water systems for freezing temperatures. Be sure that livestock have access to water at all times.
Reduce damage to pastures by removing animals or reducing traffic during extremely wet conditions. Use a sacrifice lot, barn, or move animals faster to reduce negative effects.
If possible, move feeding area often to reduce soil erosion, compaction, and mud accumulation.
