Mixed pastures should be used before the grass reaches its maximum competition. Clipping or harvesting surplus forage in under stocked pastures will help maintain the clover and control the grass and weeds. If pastures are grazed continuously, the height of forage should be maintained at 2 to 6 inches, depending on the grass species. Fall management should allow adequate regrowth for rooting new stolons before the first freeze. Disappearance of white clover from pastures can be remedied by pasture renovation.
Bloat is often a problem for animals on pastures that contain a large proportion of white clover.
Methods of controlling bloat in mixed clover-grass pastures include supplementing pastures with grass hay and intensive strip grazing. The effectiveness of these methods depends upon animals obtaining a regular supply of bloat preventative. Last updated June 20, 1996. The American Forage and Grassland Council National Fact Sheet Series involves the cooperation of teams of forage agronomists, editors, and graphic artists.