His cattle eat sagebrush even when other forage is available. They also eat plants he had never seen them eat before like stinging nettle, whitetop, lupine and various wild flowers. Finally, when cattle graze sagebrush rather than hay, they require less water. One important point is Mat calves in June.

Is Sage bad for cows?

Sesquiterpene lactones and essential oils or monoterpenes are toxic to horses, but not to cattle, sheep, goats and wild ruminants under normal grazing conditions. The toxicity of sage varies considerably depending on growing conditions, and season, being most toxic in the fall and winter months.

How do you kill broom sage in pasture?

If only small amounts of broomsedge are present, spot spraying with glyphosate may be an option. While glyphosate is effective, if applied to actively growing broomsedge, it will also kill the surrounding desirable grasses.