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Right-Sized Herds, Stronger Rangeland | BGWT #588
Stocking rate sounds simple, but this episode shows why it is one of the most misunderstood and important decisions in grazing management. John Weir, Laura Goodman, Ph.D., and Mark Turner, Ph.D. explain that stocking rate is not just the number of cattle on a pasture. It is the number of animals on a set number of acres for a specific length of time. Leaving out the time component can lead to bad assumptions, overuse of forage and long-term damage to native rangeland.
Laura explains why moderate stocking is often the sweet spot for both pasture health and ranch economics. Heavy stocking may…
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