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Understanding Forage Intake in Range Animals
(1999-02-08)
Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in Spanish as E-100S.
Stocking Rate Decisions
(1999-02-15)
Stocking rate determines animal performance, financial return, and the long-term condition of the range. This publication discusses the factors that affect stocking rate, the relationship of stocking rate to carrying ...
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 ...
Do You Have Enough Forage?
(1999-02-12)
To limit the impact of a forage crisis, a rancher must be able to recognize forage shortfalls and make timely decisions for the good of the livestock and the enterprise. This publication discusses strategies that help ...
Balancing Forage Demand with Forage Supply
(1995-09-25)
Ranchers must achieve a balance between stocking rate and forage supply for effective conversion of range forage to animal production. This publication can help ranchers evaluate current forage conditions, make timely ...
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 ...
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: Managing Residual Forage for Rangeland Health
(2002-01-11)
Livestock grazing is a tool for managing economic and climatic risk. Overgrazing increases a producer's risk should drought occur or market prices decline. This publication explains the importance of leaving enough forage ...
Balancing Forage Demand with Forage Supply (Spanish)
(2001-09-10)
Ranchers must achieve a balance between stocking rate and forage supply for effective conversion of range forage to animal production. This publication can help ranchers evaluate current forage conditions, make timely ...