Table 1 Grazing patterns and stocking densities of the three study farms
Farm | Farm 1 | Farm 2 | Farm 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Herd size | 110 yearlings | 61 yearlings and 3 bulls | 75 cows and 75 calves |
Pasture size (each) | 25 acres | 183 × 30 m (1.36 acres) | 10 acres |
Stocking rate | 4.4 head/acre | 47 head/acre | 15 head/acre |
Rotational frequency | Every 3–7 days | Every day | Every 1–3 days |