Pros & Cons Using The Strip Grazing Method

Pros & Cons Using The Strip Grazing Method

Strip grazing is where a feild will be divided into strips and will be moved along as needs be to get more access to forage

PROS

  • Fresh, leafy grass is available for grazing each day.
  • No wastage of grass as each strip is grazed bare.
  • Grass is not damaged while re-growing as it is not accessible to livestock

CONS

  • High labour required to move livestock, fencing and a movable water supply each day

A back fence should be used however, as to allow the grass recover sufficiently.

  • Use of a fixed water supply means part of field has to be left as access to water supply and this land can be damaged by constant tramping
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