Topic: Strip Grazing
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How much land do you need per day to strip graze a horse?
It would all depend on how much grass is actually growing on the land. Tall grass or shorter grass will make a difference on how much the horse will eat. You also want to consider having an area big enough that they don't have to eat where ... Read More »
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What are the benefits of strip grazing?
Strip grazing results in more available FOO during winter. Thus, potentially higher stocking rates may be carried, and supplementary feed requirements may be reduced. Read More »
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What is strip grazing?
Strip grazing (or 'ration' grazing) is a winter management tactic which involves confining sheep into small areas or 'strips' in the paddock for short periods of time. Read More »
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Defer the area to be strip grazed until FOO reaches at least 800 kg DM/ha. Refer to the Deferred Grazing calculator
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Strip grazing could be implemented whenever grazing pressure is high i.e. when the rate of removal of pasture exceeds the supply of pasture. This occurs when pasture growth is slow, and/or stocking rates are high.
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Electric fencing is an excellent solution for containing animals on a short-term or temporary basis, as in rotational or strip grazing. The lightweight mobility of portable electric fencing is ideal for frequently moving livestock to differ...
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