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Send us a textIs your hayfield ready — or are you risking a nutrient disaster? In this episode of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel dives into the delicate art and science of haying under tough conditions with expert ruminant nutritionist Brianna Sentes from Beef Smart. They unpack when to cut for maximum protein and digestibility, how weather forecasts can help (or mislead) your timing, why cutting height matters for regrowth, and how to protect hay from mold and nutrient loss. Listen For:4:39 What Is NDF? And Why Should You Care?7:30 Haying in a Drought: Cut or Wait?11:08 Research Insights: How Cutting Height Affects Regrowth14:23 Tricks to Speed Up Dry Down25:10 Bale Size and Density: Surprising Impacts on Loss26:23 How to Avoid Hay Heating and Nutrient Burnoff GUEST: Breanna Sentes, Beef SmartWebsite | LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HOST: KARA MASTEL Email | Website | LinkedIn | Phone Have ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email
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