Flood: Damaged Crops and Forages – Livestock Management
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Collapse ▲Burke county farmers now must deal with the aftermath of recent
flooding rains. There is extensive damage to field and forage crops.
Flood damaged corn is prevalent in many areas. Producers
should consider their options carefully in salvaging corn. Cutting
damaged corn for silage, or ensiling high moisture corn is a viable
option, providing moisture levels are high enough. Use of silage
inoculants is recommended, to insure adequate fermentation. Some
may be used for grain, if sprouting is not extensive, although, mold
growth may be a problem.
Soybeans may be salvaged as silage or hay, depending on the
amount of living tissue present in the plants. Producers should use
caution, as soybean pesticides have greater grazing and harvest
restrictions than other crops.
Livestock producers should also use caution. Clostridial
outbreaks can occur from unearthed soil-borne bacteria, and
livestock should be up to date on clostridial vaccines. Botulism can
occur from the carcasses of dead animals washed downstream, and
Salmonella can multiply rapidly in standing, stagnant puddles. Foot
rot can also develop rapidly from stock grazing wet, muddy fields.
Producers should also pay attention to harmful, or toxic debris, such
as petroleum or chemical containers that have washed downstream.
If you have questions or concerns regarding flood damaged crops or
forages, call us at 764-9480.
Additional Resources:
Animal, Forage & Feed Management After a Flood – Alabama Extension