The AgNext team at Colorado State University (CSU) has developed a concise handbook for grazing management on western rangelands.
The seven principles presented in the handbook—optimize stocking rate, consider distribution, prioritize ecological health, use a grazing plan, think beyond the range, practice adaptive management and welfare begets performance—are equally important and flexible, CSU said.
The principles are designed to align with the objectives of the grazing operation, with their implementation based on the specific goals of the operation. The handbook was developed through the work of Kevin Jablonski and the staff at AgNext, grazing management experts throughout the West, survey responses and feedback from range professionals at the 2023 Society for Range Management Annual Meeting.
A copy of the handbook can be downloaded at tinyurl.com/24w5atzs.
