Successfully implementing pasture management

Standard work on pasture management

The current results from pasture research, advice and practice in cattle farming are combined in this standard work. Whether dairy cattle or beef cattle, anyone who wants to fully utilize the potential of their pastures must use this book.

For efficient pasture farming, a site-adapted pasture plant population is the most important basis. The book shows why this differs from conventional ones Differentiates between cut meadow stocks and provides instructions on the important measures of stock management such as overseeding, fertilization and pasture care. Valuable and desirable pasture plants are presented in the picture, the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and new pasture systems and strategies are presented and the different location requirements for them are described. Fence construction, driveway construction, pasture milking systems, etc. are also covered.

Based on economic results, ecology of pasture farming, nutrient requirements of the animals, genetics and performance requirements for cattle, practical recommendations are made for all forms and types of pasture farming of dairy cows , young cattle, calves, fattening oxen and suckler cows. The health aspects of pasture farming round off the comprehensive practical book.