Low-Moisture Blocks: A Tool to Promote Uniform Utilization By Cattle?

Abstract

Learn how to achieve uniform utilization across pastures that are partially burned.

Monitoring Heifer Grazing Distribution at the Valles Caldera National Preserve

“…Strategically placed tubs with low-moisture supplements were successfully used to modify grazing distribution of mature cows in Montana. [6][7][8]11,12 In most cases, tubs and some degree of herding were used during either the fall or winter. A recently published study, 12 using herding and tubs with low-moisture molasses and protein supplement during the summer, described a situation where cattle spent approximately 5 h per day within 100 m (328 feet) of perennial streams (a result that is comparable to ours), but spent about 2 h per day within 200 m (656 feet) of upland areas where tubs and salt were placed.…”