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BY KENNER P. LOVE
Extension Agent, ANR
Crop & Soil Sciences
Livestock producers who depend upon pasture resources for some or all of their summed feed can be especially hard-pressed during times of drought. Limited rainfall can greatly reduce the carrying capacity of your pastures and on-farm decisions during times of drought can vastly affect the overall profitability of your operation.
In setting up a pasturebased system, you should consider the goals of the operation. Whereas maximum stocking rates may be in order for some producers, others may want to set stocking rates to avoid running out of feed in times of drought, or alter their management to include creep feeding, or early weaning of the calves when the situation warrants.
Consider available resources in setting up a pasture-based system. Soil type and fertility, fencing, handling equipment, seasonal rainfall expectations, and the availability of water, fertilizers, and feed can all play an I important role in determining the carrying capacity of a pasture-based system.
Calving season
Selection of a spring-orfall calving season can also help to manage the feed
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