# Mitigating Fescue Toxicosis ft. Dr. Leanne Dillard

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Podcast: [Cattle Connect](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cattle-connect-6761094)
Published: 2026-04-10T11:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kgreer.podbean.com/e/beat-fescue-toxicosis-how-red-clover-can-rescue-your-herd/
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## Resource

As the South heats up, host Kayla Greer talks with Alabama State Forage Specialist Dr. Leanne Dillard about fescue toxicosis, its effects on cattle performance and practical mitigation strategies. The episode focuses on using cool-season annuals—especially red clover—to dilute toxins, improve intake and conception rates, recommended seeding windows and inclusion goals, grazing tactics, and available Extension and cost-share resources to help producers implement these practices.

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