Grazing Management

Grazing is the method by which livestock consumes forage. When animals eat forage, they receive energy and nutrients. Grazing management is the way farmers, or ranchers, manipulate where their animals graze. If farmers use a quality grazing management system, they are able to promote rapid regrowth of forage in grazing season which helps reduce feed costs. When land is properly grazed, there is a balance between livestock demand and forage availability. Grazing management systems promote long-term pasture health. There are many ways to graze your land including controlled grazing, rotational grazing, strip grazing, and continuous grazing.