The 8-paddock system was credited with producing approximately 900 lbs. No hay was harvested on the 2-paddock system. Weights related to frame score were increased 50 to 150 pounds for different frame score categories according to sex. Medium 1100 - 1250 lbs. 1000 - 1150 lbs.
Clinical signs can include going on and off feed, diarrhea, teeth grinding and listlessness.
This is easily prevented, especially when feeding by hand or in small groups. Two keys to acidosis prevention are to feed enough roughage and include an ionophore in the ration. While there is nothing wrong with any of these ingredients, they can all produce acidosis if fed incorrectly. Rations higher in protein than needed are also contributory to acidosis. We need to remember that cattle are ruminants and were made to eat and digest forages.