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southern MN | There is risk in anything. So proceed with caution.....
However, in general, that seems to be an appropriate mix. The cattle will tear into the alfalfa (scaring the heck out of a person) and then balance it off with the grasses in a half hour when they find those. My understanding is that a 40% alfalfa to grass is about perfect and cattle generally do ok on that most all the time.
Its best to have full cows to start with, turn them out with no dew on the grass, and perhaps limit them the first day or 2 as to the time on the new alfalfa.
I have small bits that are a mix about like yours, and my cattle have worked well on it over the years. That said, I still get a tiny uneasy feeling the first day.....
That is here, me, with my stuff. I don't want to mis-advise you or have my words risking your livestock. Be careful and just read my words for fun, don't go kill your herd from my random thoughts......
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grazing mixed alfalfa pasture question
