Can Cattle Be Used to Control Sericea Lespedeza?

Authors

Gregory K. Mantz, Kansas State University
Juan J. Villalba, Utah State UniversityFollow
Frederick D. Provenza, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Rangelands

Volume

35

Publisher

Elsevier Inc.

Publication Date

5-10-2015

First Page

6

Last Page

12

Abstract

On the Ground •Supplemental polyethylene glycol (PEG), a polymer that neutralizes the negative effects of tannins, can increase intake and preference of cattle for fresh-cut sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), an invasive, tannin-containing legume for the tallgrass prairie region of the Great Plains. •In grazing trials, steers supplemented with PEGI plus a high-protein supplement tended to eat more sericea than did steers only supplemented with the high-protein supplement. •Supplementing cattle with PEG, protein, or a combination of the two has the potential to enhance the amount of sericea consumed by cattle, contributing to the control of this weed.

Recommended Citation

Mantz, G.K., J. J. Villalba, and F. D. Provenza. 2013. Can cattle be used to control Sericea lespedeza? Rangelands. 35:6-12. https://doi.org/10.2111/RANGELANDS-D-13-00006.1