Four grazing systems with 3, 6, 12 and 13 paddocks per flock which vary from a slow season based grazing pattern to a quick rotational system, with a moderate heavy stocking rate were conducted at Glen Agricultural Research Institute for seven years, started in 1967. Animal production of Merino wethers and veld condition were the main measurements. No definite trend could be found between the number of camps but higher production per animal was obtained with the moderate stocking rate, but not per ha. Veld in good condition can be grazed according to any veld management system at the correct stock rig rate as long as the rest period is sufficient. The same tendency was obtained with the liveweight.
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.