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Should red clover be grazed with caution?

The grazing of ewes on red clover swards around tupping time has long been ill advised due to concern about negative impacts on fertility, but research demonstrates this should not always be the case.

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 6 min read
Should red clover be grazed with caution?

The grazing of ewes on red clover swards around tupping time has long been ill advised due to concern about negative impacts on fertility, but research demonstrates this should not always be the case....

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