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One of the more fascinating aspects of grazing management in recent decades has been the contrast between what scientists say about rotational grazing and what ranchers say.

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cows grazing in a field with the words, quick and easy rotating grating for cattle

Rotational Grazing for Cattle can actually be a quick and easy daily chore. (Or, if you are grazing larger chunks of land, then you can do it every 2-3 days). #rotationalgrazing #rotationalgrazingcattle #rotationalgrazingfencing

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an aerial view of a field with lots of trees

My first two years of horsekeeping, I used my turnout area more or less continuously. (My first spring, I did keep them in the corral behind the barn for about a month while the last snow melted, the ground dried out, and the grass grew in; the second year it wasn't as muddy so I didn't need to do this). This year I finally divided my pasture into three sections and started rotating. I noticed a big difference in the condition of the grass and land. Here are some before and after pictures…

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the diagram shows how to move from left to right

PASTURE ROTATIONBy The Horse Outreach Workgroup coordinated by the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Office of Resource Conservation Nothing is harder on grass than constantly being grazed down to the roots, and horses are notorious overgrazers. Grass needs to be rested occasionally to allow it to rejuvenate. This pasture management method, called rotational grazing, offers your pastures their best chance at rejuvenation. Rotational grazing also helps keep weeds at bay and combats soil…

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the roots of plants are labeled in this diagram

Resources for the small acreage management in Colorado related to pasture and range management including grazing, reseeding and the Colorado Forage Guide.

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a diagram showing the different types of livestock that can be seen in this graphic below

USDA, Economic Research Service researchers produced one of the first nationally representative datasets to describe rotational grazing systems for cow-calf operations in different U.S. regions.

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