Medallion is a summer dormant mediterranean tall fescue. It has been selected to produce similar yields to existing types, but with lower NDF and higher ME for increased animal intake and liveweight gain
Tall Fescue
Medallion
THE MEDAL WINNING WINTER ACTIVE FESCUE
Medallion It has shown excellent palatability and persistence in Australian trials. It has no endophyte and poses no animal health risks to grazing livestock, including horses and alpacas. Medallion is two weeks later flowering than current mediterranean varieties offered.
Suited to all livestock types, silage and hay
Features
- High winter production
- High summer dormancy
- Excellent feed quality
- Nil endophyte status
Benefits
- Produces feed when it is most needed
- This provides higher liveweight gain and milk per ha
- Provides the plant with outstanding persistence, especially in areas of hot dry summers
- Poses no animal health risks to all livestock classes
Sowing Rates
Sole grass with clovers
8-12kg/ha
Mixes with lucerne
4-6kg/ha