F. Decrease reliance on Another advantage of the rotational stocking method is that through maintaining better control of the outside sources frequency, intensity, timing, and duration of the grazing events, deeper rooted, more drought tolerant, G. Extend grazing season and higher yield forage species may be utilized. While most of these desired pasture plants do not hold up well under continuous grazing pressure, under rotational stocking management, they can remain H. Start another productive and persist for many years. livestock operation Resource Concerns (SWAPA) Soil Water Soil will see an increase organic matter, reduction of compaction, and reduction or elimination of erosion Air potential. Plants Animals Water quality is easily maintained with good vegetation, fencing, and adequate buffers around water Energy courses. Air- fresh manure is less offensive than stored manure. And no manure buildup should occur with proper rotation. Plant health benefits from a well managed pasture, especially with rotational grazing. The key to a rotational grazing system is allowing a rest period for the forage to replenish their energy reserves to the root system. Rotation provides a greater opportunity for managing the quality, quantity, and harvest efficiency of the pasture than continuous grazing. Animal health is better on pasture (versus confinement), by improving feet and leg health, reduce parasite load, and reduce climatic stress Animal Inventory Number Number Age Breed Weight Other: (existing) (recommended) Cows Yealings/Dry Bulls TOTAL AU: Notes on Stocking Density: Pasture/Forage Inventory It is preferred to move animals based on the forage height, not calendar days. It is recommended that No. and size of cool-season grasses are not grazed below 2-4 inches in height. This protects the growing point and pastures/paddocks encourages a strong root base. (See Conservation Plan Map) Original pastures are in a sod, but appear over-grazed and tired, and not necessarily the desired species Forage condition to produce quantity and quality needed. Select species are recommended to be inter-seeded into existing pasture. Seeding recommendations are included under Pasture Improvement. Needed once every 3 years to fulfill nutrient management requirements. Soil tests were taken in 2010. Soil Tests See Attached NRCS or Cooperative Extension can assist with interpretation of the soil test reports.
Another advantage of the rotational stocking method is that through maintaining better control of the frequency, intensity, timing, and duration of the grazing events, deeper rooted, more drought tolerant, and higher yield forage species may be utilized. While most of these desired pasture plants do not hold up well under continuous grazing pressure, under rotational stocking management, they can remain productive and persist for many years. F. Decrease reliance on outside sources G. Extend grazing season H. Start another livestock operation Resource Concerns (SWAPA) Soil Water Air Plants Animals Energy Soil will see an increase organic matter, reduction of compaction, and reduction or elimination of erosion potential. Water quality is easily maintained with good vegetation, fencing, and adequate buffers around water courses. Air- fresh manure is less offensive than stored manure. And no manure buildup should occur with proper rotation. Plant health benefits from a well managed pasture, especially with rotational grazing. The key to a rotational grazing system is allowing a rest period for the forage to replenish their energy reserves to the root system. Rotation provides a greater opportunity for managing the quality, quantity, and harvest efficiency of the pasture than continuous grazing. Animal health is better on pasture (versus confinement), by improving feet and leg health, reduce parasite load, and reduce climatic stress Animal Inventory Number (existing) Number (recommended) Age Breed Weight Other: Cows Yealings/Dry Bulls TOTAL AU: Notes on Stocking Density: Pasture/Forage Inventory No. and size of pastures/paddocks (See Conservation Plan Map) It is preferred to move animals based on the forage height, not calendar days. It is recommended that cool-season grasses are not grazed below 2-4 inches in height. This protects the growing point and encourages a strong root base. Forage condition Original pastures are in a sod, but appear over-grazed and tired, and not necessarily the desired species to produce quantity and quality needed. Select species are recommended to be inter-seeded into existing pasture. Seeding recommendations are included under Pasture Improvement. Soil Tests See Attached Needed once every 3 years to fulfill nutrient management requirements. Soil tests were taken in 2010. NRCS or Cooperative Extension can assist with interpretation of the soil test reports.
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