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Pastures for profit: a guide to rotational grazing

Many pastures produce poorly because they are continuously grazed. In contrast, rotational grazing allows significant rest of 30 days or more for most pastures which in turn causes more stable production, greater yield, higher quality forage, decreased weed and erosion problems, and more uniform soil fertility levels. Economic savings are realized because start-up costs are less and rotational grazing reduces spending on equipment, fertilizer, pesticides, labor, and veterinary services. Sections on improving pasture productivity, animal needs and grazing, how to set up a rotational grazing system, fencing, troubleshooting problems, and three example farms are included. University of Wisconsin Extension and Minnesota Extension Service, Cooperative Extension, Publication A3529, Madison, Wisconsin.