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Brush management options in western pastures |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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Cultural, mechanical, and chemical options for control of woody plants are explored with an emphasis on herbicides. A multi-flora rose control program is outlined as an example including the economic cost of each herbicide used. |
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Lanes that keep dairy animals high and dry |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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Properly constructed access lanes will improve cattle access to pasture and water, and keep animals healthier and cleaner. Includes eight options for lanes to the barn or water, one streambed crossing, and an idea for the transition from the lane to the pasture, with figures. |
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Stubble height as a tool for management of riparian areas |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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Stubble height is discussed as an indicator for monitoring grazing duration in riparian pastures. Authors generally recommend that animals are removed from pastures before forages are grazed to a height of 10 cm or 4 inches. However, they note that at high elevations or when stream banks are dry and stabilized, forages can be grazed as short as 7 cm or 3 inches. Areas that have woody riparian vegetation should not be grazed shorter than 15–20 cm in order to reduce browsing impacts on willows. |
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Sustaining Land, People, Animals, and Communities |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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This treatise on behalf of livestock on the landscape does not directly address riparian grazing except in the context of grazing as a beneficial option in land management decisions. Grazing in general is strongly advocated for financial and environmental reasons. A case for social justice and the role of family-sized farms in a vital rural community is made, and policy recommendations finish up this well-written document. |
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Watering systems for grazing livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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“Improving water access along with a managed rotational grazing plan optimizes animal performance, pasture use, and wildlife in riparian areas”. Many examples of water delivery systems with cost comparisons are included. Some interesting sections are: animal behavior and grazing efficiencies, pasture productivity as it relates to nutrient distribution and management, and alternative pumping system. |
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