Moisture content and bale temperature. Initial bale moisture differed among treatments. However, the low moisture treatment in 2008 was slightly greater (17%) than the target moisture range of less than 15%. However, this moisture content proved to be critically important.
The animal unit month (AUM) has historically been used as a unit of forage. consumption and the basis of permits, stocking rates and fees for grazing public. lands. This report provides a review and update of current livestock weights and. forage consumption rates, clarifies the definition of an AUM and proposes means.
Generally, grazing leases are classified either as a âtenancy for a term of yearsâ or a âperiodic tenancy.â A tenan-cy for a term of years refers to any set lease term (whether months or years) that terminates upon the conclusion of the term.