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.
Grazing Management Systems Continuous grazing is a one-pasture system where livestock have unrestricted access throughout the grazing season. Simple rotational grazing is a system with more than one pasture in which livestock are moved to allow for periods of grazing and rest for forages. Intensive rotational grazing is a system with many pastures,