Articles Tagged with ''stocking rate''
Proper stocking rate as a drought resiliency tool
Once a ranch determines the feed requirements of its cows and the carrying capacity of its land, drought becomes a much more manageable challenge to navigate.
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Knowing your numbers is a must
Mismanagement of resources is rarely the intention – but is often the outcome of operating with too little information. Producers who fully understand terms such as percent-weaned calf crop, calving interval and forage utilization set themselves up for success.
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How much forage do you actually have?
Matching the correct herd size and grazing time with pasture production every year is crucial for maintaining long-term pasture productivity and profitable animal production.
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Navigate drought conditions with strategic management
Drought is part of cattle production and is present in some major cattle regions each year. While not all the management considerations discussed here apply to every operation, every operation needs to have a drought mitigation plan.
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