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Title: Forage and Grazing Opportunities


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Grazing Basics
Central Wisconsin Grazing Meetings March 2008
Craig Saxe UW-Extension, Juneau Co. 211 Hickory
Street Mauston WI 53948 (608) 847-9329 craig.saxe_at_
ces.uwex.edu
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Well be covering
  • What is rotational grazing
  • Why use rotational grazing
  • Understanding plant growth
  • Setting up a grazing system
  • Fencing, watering and frost seeding
  • Grazing tips

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Understanding Plant Growth
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Deitz, NRCS
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Deitz, NRCS
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ForageGrowth Curve
Quality
Yield
Best time to graze
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Seasonal growth patterns in forages
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Monthly forage productionin 2-acre grass and
grass-legume pastures
animal need
Grass Pasture
Grass-Legume Pasture
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Setting up a Grazing System
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http//www.uwex.edu/ces/crops/teamforage/index.htm
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