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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?

Cover of the pasture Signup and view all the answers

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

It negatively impacts plant health Signup and view all the answers

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

Frequency and intensity of grazing 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?

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

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

It can cause diarrhea in animals 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?

The forage will become too woody and lose its palatability Signup and view all the answers

Pasture Management and Grazing Strategies

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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