Mineral contents of native bluestem pastures

Authors

L.H. Harbers
J.E. Umoh
D.A. Raiten
V.K. Chaffin

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1978; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 320; Beef; Bluestem pastures; Phosphorus; Magnesium; Iron

Abstract

Handclipped and esophageal samples of burned and control native bluestem pastures were taken monthly. Burning increased phosphorus (P) and magnesium (Mg) and decreased iron (Fe). These studies indicate that burned and unburned pastures need to be supplemented with potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and possibly phosphorus (P) during late fall and winter. A supply of sodium (Na) is necessary continuously.

Recommended Citation

Harbers, L.H.; Umoh, J.E.; Raiten, D.A.; and Chaffin, V.K. (1978) "Mineral contents of native bluestem pastures," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2638