Sheep Preference for Perennial Glandular-haired and Eglandular Medicago Populations

Erect glandular-haired Medicago species and hybrid populations have been developed that possess a high degree of resistance to the alfalfa weevil [Hypera postica (Gyllenhal)] and potato leafhopper [Empoasca fabae (Harris)]. Trials were conducted to determine if erect glandular hairs on diverse perennial Medicago populations affect forage preference of sheep (Ovis aries)