Harvested forages deals with the subject of food for domestic animal feeding such food is called forage and includes things like alfalfa and other plants usually referred to as hay topics include the ways that this forage is produced how it is harvested and ways that it should be stored. Are you feeding hay to your herd this winter and feeling unsure of the best practices for both storage and minimizing waste get the most out of your harvested forages with these seasonal tips. Animal health fact sheet toxic contaminants in harvested forages clell v bagley dvm extension veterinarian utah state university logan ut 84322 5600 july 1997 ah beef 16 harvested forages are vitally important and commonly used for beef production