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We'll explore grazing, innovative time saving, increased profitability, low stress livestock handling, herd health, and many other ways of thinking out of the box. An error occurred while ...
- 27 min
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- Russ Wilson
With the continuing volatility of energy costs, livestock producers are looking for ways to save on inputs. Stockpiling forage to extend the grazing season a...
- 17 min
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- USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center
The Homestead Ranger demonstrates how to feed cattle in the winter using minimal hay resources by stockpiling and rationing cool season grasses in homestead ...
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- Homestead Ranger, Joshua Morris
Nov 12, 2020 · Bale grazing—leaving big round bales in the field where they harvested or hauling bales to a certain pasture to set out in rows for strip grazing in winter—can be more cost-effective than hauling hay to cattle daily.
Mar 9, 2020 · With well-planned forage management, cattle can harvest their own feed year-round, especially in mild climates. Even in Northern climates with cold weather and snow, this can work in certain situations, with a backup plan when winter storms make grazing impossible.
Winter management involves preparing pastures for spring growth and safeguarding them from pugging damage caused by wet conditions. The focus is on achieving target average pasture cover (APC) for calving and meeting milking herd feed requirements. To improve persistence, grazing at the 3-leaf stage is recommended, with the possibility of ...
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Winter grazing by cattle, at a time when most flowers are dormant, enables the Burren’s renowned complement of flowers and insects to flourish unhindered in summer.
