Document Type

Circular

Type

text

Format

application/pdf

Publication Date

3-1997

Publisher

Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Circular No.

900

Pages

32

Description

Stocking rate, and the resulting level of grass utilization (or grass weight removed) by grazing livestock, has more impact on grass productivity than any other single factor within the range manager’s control. Determining the level of utilization for a pasture is one of the most important measurements that a manager can make when monitoring grazing Management over the years. The photo guide and procedures presented in this publication are intended to make grass utilization estimates both rapid and useful. The terms “utilization,” “use,” and “degree of use” all have similar meanings.

Language

en

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