Different methods of managing bluestem pastures

Authors

E.F. Smith
Clenton E. Owensby
S.P. Kolstad

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1968; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 518; Beef; Cattle performance; Range condition; Forage quality

Abstract

Studied were the effects of early season heavy stocking and burning on cattle performance, productivity of pastures and range condition as determined by plant population changes. The objective of early season heavy stocking at twice the normal rate for the first half the growing season is to obtain more gain per acre, have cattle available for dry lot finishing at mid summer and determine if the grass will recover the last half of the season. Forage quality is best early in the growing season.

Recommended Citation

Smith, E.F.; Owensby, Clenton E.; and Kolstad, S.P. (1968) "Different methods of managing bluestem pastures," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2865