Cattle Connect
Cattle Connect
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Mitigating Fescue Toxicosis ft. Dr. Leanne Dillard
45 minutes Posted Apr 10, 2026 at 11:50 am.
Welcome to Cattle Connect
Fescue Toxicosis Explained
Environmental Impacts on Toxicosis
Introducing Red Clover
Varieties of Red Clover
Effective Inclusion Percentages
Timing for Planting Clover
Challenges in Fall Planting
Maintaining Healthy Clover
Other Cool Season Annuals
Immediate Results from Clover
Cost Share Opportunities
Soil Type Considerations
Resilience in Extreme Weather
Resources for Producers
Upcoming Events and Field Days
Conclusion and Next Steps
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As the South heats up, host Kayla Greer talks with Alabama State Forage Specialist Dr. Leanne Dillard about fescue toxicosis, its effects on cattle performance and practical mitigation strategies.
The episode focuses on using cool-season annuals—especially red clover—to dilute toxins, improve intake and conception rates, recommended seeding windows and inclusion goals, grazing tactics, and available Extension and cost-share resources to help producers implement these practices.