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Oat hay, harvested at the milk stage, is a high-quality forage option that can be incorporated into total mixed rations (TMR) for dairy cows, feedlot beef cattle and lactating sheep. Harvesting at the milk stage provides a balance of yield and nutrient quality, making it optimal for meeting the nutritional demands of high-producing animals. In regions with favorable climates, oat hay can even serve as a winter crop, followed by corn for silage on the same land, maximizing forage production and land efficiency.