Effect of Stocking Pressure on Animal and Acre Output¹

Abstract

Synopsis Daily gains of the steers on the lighter stocked pastures were greater than those on the heavier stocked pastures. However, a large difference in stocking pressure had to be imposed before the difference in either steer gains, carrying capacity, or herbage dry matter digestibility were significant.

Economic Returns for Purchased or Contract‐Grazed Stockers on Marshall Annual Ryegrass

“…These findings are in disagreement with those of other studies in which the relationship between ADG and stocking rate was linear (Mezzadra et al, 1992; Bransby et al, 1988; Hart, 1972; Bryant et al, 1965; Petersen et al, 1965; Riewe et al, 1963; Riewe, 1961), although Ashley (1993) and Oberholster (1990) also reported a quadratic relationship between ADG and stocking rate for annual ryegrass pastures and also for cereal rye ( Secale cereale L.).…”

Drought and Tropical Pasture Management

“…As stocking rate increases, the output per animal declines but production per hectare increases (MCMEEKAN 1956, MOTT 1960, BRYANT et al 1965, PETERSEN et al 1965. Maxinium production per hectare is obtained when loss in production per animal by increasing the stocking rate is offset by the increased number of animals carried.…”

Effects of Stocking Rate and Overseeding with Red Clover on Productivity of Native Pasture Continuously Grazed by Yearling Steers

“…Stocking rate affects animal performance both on a per animal and per ha basis (HEIN andViNALL 1933 andBRYANT et al 1965). Few experiments have been conducted in the region where stocking rates have been compared.…”

“…Few experiments have been conducted in the region where stocking rates have been compared. Stocking rate affects animal performance both on a per animal and per ha basis (HEIN andViNALL 1933 andBRYANT et al 1965). Stocking rate and grazing management affect pasture as.…”