â¢ Mow your lawn so that the grass sits above the soil line. Ideally, it should stand at an inch to an inch and a half. This will allow your grass seed to get adequate sunlight and connect with the soil. â¢ Next, use a thatch rake or power rake to remove any thatch that you find, a process called dethatching.
1 Ornamental fescue varieties for lawns often contain endophytes which can cause health problems, including fatal toxicity, in livestock. Always use fescue varieties intended for livestock.  Goats should not be grazed extensively on pure stands of clover, due to the risk of bloating from the richness of the forage.
Causes and Common Sense Prevention of Bloat There are a number of reasons why a goat will suddenly begin to bloat. One should first know that bloating can be a serious condition which if left untreated, can result in death to the goat.One of the most commonly reported causes of bloat is simply due to overeating; a goat that raids the feed bin is a likely candidate.ilkweeds are just one of several weeds that can produce bloat. It is highly advisable that a person know the type of weeds their goats will have access to, and to be aware of the lists of poisonous plants and effects they can produce. Changing the diet of a goat quickly can also lead to bloat.