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Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Managing Climatic and Financial Risk with Grazing
(2002-03-04)
Both climatic and financial risks can be reduced through proper grazing management. The effects of grazing, the importance of animal numbers, and the principle of rest and graze are detailed here, along with strategies for ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Common Grazing Management Mistakes
(2000-11-01)
Producers who understand the common grazing management mistakes discussed in this publication will be able to analyze their operations, realistically estimate their forage resources, and make adjustments if necessary.
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Toxic Plants
(2000-11-01)
Toxic plants can cause serious losses to livestock, but with the information in this leaflet producers will know how to manage grazing to minimize the danger of toxic plants. It is important to recognize problems early and ...
How Much Forage Do You Have?
(2006-06-21)
Because forage production is not predictable, forage surveys should be conducted to estimate how long the accumulated forage supply will last during expected non-growth periods. This publication details the steps involved ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Using Forage Harvest Efficiency to Determine Stocking Rate
(2002-01-11)
Grazing pressure determines both animal performance and the long-term health of the rangeland. Moderate grazing ensures that rangeland is properly stocked for the amount of forage available. Knowing how to estimate grazing ...
Understanding Forage Intake in Range Animals (Spanish)
(2001-09-10)
Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in English as L-5152.
Grazing Systems for Profitable Ranching
(2000-05-03)
Grazing management is essential to a successful ranching enterprise. Ranchers have several options, including continuous grazing, deferred rotation systems, and short duration grazing. Details about each system are included.
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Patch Grazing and Sustainable Rangeland Production
(2002-10-28)
Grazing distribution is a major concern to livestock producers. This publication addresses uneven grazing patterns in livestock and recommends ways to overcome such behaviors.
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Stocking Rate and Grazing Management
(2001-05-03)
This publication explains how stocking rates and grazing management decisions can help a ranch survive a drought. To deal with drought, a rancher must monitor forage supply and demand; use a conservative stocking rate and ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Drought
(2000-11-01)
Drought is a fact of life on most rangelands. This publication offers tips on reducing the risks associated with drought, such as using light to moderate stocking rates, maintaining as much carryover forage as possible, ...