Strategic Winter Feeding of Cattle using a Rotational Grazing Structure
ID-188
Strategic Winter Feeding of Cattle using a Rotational Grazing Structure
Strategic Winter Feeding of Cattle using a Rotational Grazing Structure
Authored by: Steve Higgins Jeff Lehmkuhler Sarah Wightman
Abstract
Winter feeding of cattle is a necessary part of nearly all cow-calf operations. In winter months, livestock producers often confine animals to smaller "sacrifice" pastures to reduce the area damaged from winter feeding. A poorly chosen site for winter feeding can have significant negative impacts on soil and water quality. Such areas include locations in floodplains, such as those along creek bottoms or around barns near streams. These locations are convenient, flat areas for setting hay ring feeders; however, their negative effects on water quality outweigh the convenience.
Core Details
Publication ID
ID-188
Status
Reviewed
Publication Date
July 30, 2019
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes