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Determining Forage Production and Stocking Rates: A Clipping Procedure for Rangelands
Author
Brence, Larry
Sheley, Roger
Publisher
Montana State University Extension Service
Publication Year
2003
Body

Stocking rates are determined by balancing the amount of forages available with the amount needed by livestock. These rates are the number of animals and the duration they can graze a pasture or management unit without overgrazing or underutilizing the forage.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Other
Collection
  • Articles, citations, reports, websites, and multimedia resources focused on rangeland ecology, management, restoration, and other issues on American rangelands.