Intro to the Animal Unit (AU) Concepts for Production of Sheep and Goats
G2344
Published 2022
Published 2022
The animal unit system is a tool that helps livestock producers optimize herd or flock grazing management. The system estimates forage availability for grazing, which allows producers to better match animal stocking rates with available pasture and rangeland resources. Correctly balancing these components of grazing systems contributes to well-fed livestock and healthy grazing lands.
Publication Details
Authors |
Micah Most Dustin T. Yates |
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Publication Date | July 20, 2022 |
Last Revision Date | July 20, 2022 |
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Formats |
HTML / PDF |
Series | NebGuide |