Livestock and Forages
Measuring forage mass on pastures to adjust stocking rate
Clemson Extension Program Team
Livestock and Forages team
Publication Date
Fall 10-25-2023
Publication Number
LGP 1162
Summary
Grazing management practices play an important role in forage production and quality, and on sustainability of forage systems. Measuring forage mass allows for proper adjustments to the forage management plan, which will directly impact animal performance and forage stand longevity over time.
Publication Type
Brief
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
Beginning farmers; experienced farmers; forage producers; livestock producers.
Recommended Citation
Silva L. Measuring Forage Mass on Pastures to Adjust Stocking Rate. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2023 Oct. LGP 1162. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/measuring-forage-mass-on-pastures-to-adjust-stocking-rate/.