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Pasture Management and Grazing Strategies
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Pasture Management and Grazing Strategies

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What management principle is highlighted by the phrase 'main course principle - no dessert' in the text?

  • Controlling post-grazing height
  • Rotational grazing
  • Maximizing per cow production (correct)
  • Grazing residual targets

    • What is the purpose of manipulating pasture eaten to meet average pasture cover targets, as mentioned in the text?

  • Maximizing pasture growth for the season
  • Ensuring consistent, even grazing height (correct)
  • Preventing post-grazing height from increasing
  • Controlling rotational grazing periods

    • How should pasture cover be distributed among paddocks to ensure high-quality pasture for all paddocks?

  • Allow uneven distribution based on cow preferences
  • Ensure a feed wedge in all paddocks (correct)
  • Depend on natural growth patterns
  • Encourage post-grazing height variation

    • What is the main factor that determines the species make-up of a pasture and its long term viability?

    <p>Cover of the pasture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does undergrazing pastures affect plant and animal health, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>It negatively impacts plant health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main tools of grazing management mentioned in the text?

    <p>Frequency and intensity of grazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for farmers to know the correct time to harvest grass in this type of grazing system?

    <p>To ensure the plants do not die or have stunted growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative impact can occur if forage is harvested too young in this type of grazing system?

    <p>It can cause diarrhea in animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence is likely to happen if forage is harvested when it is too old in this grazing system?

    <p>The forage will become too woody and lose its palatability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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