Video: How "take half, leave half" can be a good approach for grazing
"Take half, leave half" is a simple concept that packs a powerful punch when it comes to pasture management. Dr. Bree Kelln, the University of Saskatchewan Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization Chair, explains how measuring the height of desirable grazing plants in representative areas across a pasture can help producers determine when it's time for the herd to move on. Taking too much off during grazing can put the pasture stand at risk of winterkill, reduced production and may cause an increase in undesirable plants.
????This quick video demonstrates two practical ways to measure the height and weight of plants and help producers prevent overgrazing their pastures.