Feeding Methods - UMK CARNIVORES 3

Problems in grazing:A. Early in the growing season, grasses, especially coolseason species, have a very high water content and anexcess of protein and total N for ruminants.1-This may result in diarrhea, and in difficultyobtaining an adequate intake of energy(?).2-Toxic symptoms may occur at level of 0.07%nitrate N, and 0.22% may be fatal to ruminants.