Using a Rising Plate Meter to Determine Paddock Size for Rotational Grazing

Authors

Jennifer W. MacAdam, Utah State University
Sara R. Hunt, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-2015

Abstract

For rotational grazing of pastures to be most successful, it’s important to match pasture production to ruminant intake, because both can change during the grazing season. This publication shows how a rising plate meter can be used to calculate available pasture dry matter, allowing pasture managers to optimize pasture utilization and ruminant production on pasture.

Recommended Citation

MacAdam, Jennifer W. and Hunt, Sara R., "Using a Rising Plate Meter to Determine Paddock Size for Rotational Grazing" (2015). All Current Publications. Paper 775.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/775