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Pasture management guide for livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
"Water is often the single greatest factor restricting the development of more efficient grazing systems” (pg. 52).
On a very basic level there are two options: take the cows to the water or take the water to the cows. To promote
healthy streams it is often best to bring the water to the cows. When assessing the capacity of a delivery system,
the authors suggest planning for future herd growth, hot summer days when more water is consumed, and
lactation periods. If it is impractical to bring the water to the cattle, stream side grazing can work for the farmer
and the stream if access points are fortified rock or cement blocks. Iowa State University Extension Bulletin PM-1713 |
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Stream banks and cattle crossings |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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A southern Minnesota farmer has found that cattle-grazed stream banks exhibit less erosion than ungrazed stream banks. After a gravel-bedded cattle crossing was installed, the cattle preferred crossing there. |
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Water, Grass & Livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
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Information about the ecology of streams is seldom seen in farm-oriented publications. Similarly, farming concerns are rarely addressed in ecology-oriented journals. Yet many farmers who manage livestock in riparian areas think deeply about the interactions between water, grass, and animals. They have to – the unique characteristics of a riparian setting require particular attention. And while creek side pastures are traditionally maligned as grazing acreage, their careful management can offer significant benefits in the way of farm cash flow, herd health, and environmental mitigation. |
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What To Do In The Event Of A Livestock Waste Release |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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In the event of a release, a response should be swift to minimize damage as much as possible. Responses should include, but are not limited to: |
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Livestock Waste |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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“Livestock Waste” means livestock excreta and associated feed losses, bedding, wash waters, sprinkling waters from livestock cooling, precipitation polluted by falling on or flowing onto an animal feeding operation, and other materials polluted by livestock. |
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