Effect of Native Warm Season Grasses on Lamb Parasitism and Performance

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2021: $2,723.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2023
Grant Recipient: LeeDer Farm
Region: Southern
State: North Carolina
Principal Investigator:
Lee Holcomb
LeeDer Farm
Description:
Evaluate the potential of native warm season grasses to improve lamb performance (greater weight gain and lower parasite burden) during the summer grazing season.
Type:
Conference/Presentation Material
File:
Authors:
Andrew Weaver, NCSU
Lee Holcomb, LeeDer Farm
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.