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Pasture Management for Livestock
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Weed Control
Management practices to minimize the presence of invasive and non-nutritive plants in pastures.
Soil Health
Maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil to support sustainable pasture growth.
Livestock Health Monitoring
Regularly checking livestock for signs of illness or stress to ensure their well-being and productivity.
Stocking Rate
The number of animals on a pasture that ensures optimal forage usage without overgrazing.
Fertilization
Application of chemical or organic substances to promote healthy pasture growth.
Rotational Grazing
A grazing strategy that involves rotating livestock between pastures to allow for regrowth of forages.
Water Management
Ensuring livestock have access to clean water and managing the pasture's water resources effectively.
Forage Diversity
Planting a mixture of grasses and legumes to improve pasture resilience and nutritional value.
Pasture Resting
Allowing a pasture to recover without grazing to restore plant health and soil fertility.
Seasonal Management
Adjusting grazing practices to the different growth rates and forage availability of each season.
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