Vaughan, My understanding is that an alkaline soil is a neutral environment
for cattle feet, whereas an acidic soil is 'hot', and will excellerate
degeneration. I've seen both the results here, and do check my pasture ph
every three years.
Dick Conklin
Amity Farm
Ft.Ann,NY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vaughan Jones" <leon@wave.co.nz>
To: <graze-l@witt.ac.nz>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 9:58 PM
Subject: [Graze-l] Lime reducing hoof problems?
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> Many farmers know that after spreading agricultural lime on lanes
> hoof problems decrease.
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> Does anyone know why and what it is in lime that does this?
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> Best wishes,
>
> Vaughan Jones
> Hamilton
> New Zealand
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