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Understanding stocking rate vs stocking density

We have reached the time of year when most our pastures have settled into adequate production enabling us to graze cattle on a more frequent basis. Sometimes in pasture/grazing condition discussions three terms are used interchangeably – stocking rate, carrying capacity and stocking density. These terms are very similar in name but very different in meaning. –Feed Lot Magazine Read more… 

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
June 25, 2019

Categories: Feed & Forage, Livestock Management, Ranching, The Cattleman Now, The Cattleman Now - App

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