Citation
Lodge, R. W. (1970). Complementary grazing systems for the Northern Great Plains. Journal of Range Management, 23(4), 268-271.Publisher
Society for Range ManagementJournal
Journal of Range ManagementDOI
10.2307/3896219Additional Links
https://rangelands.org/Abstract
Grazing systems for the Northern Great Plains based on the exclusive use of natural grassland are no better than continuous grazing. Since the quality of the majority of the ecosystems within the region makes seeded grass pastures feasible, seeded pastures containing highly adapted cultivars such as crested wheatgrass, Russian wildrye and alfalfa can be used in various grazing systems to balance and extend the grazing season. The growth habits and nutrient characteristics of the herbage of the native grasses are of maximum value for a relatively short period during the year. Grazing systems detailed include one in which the requirement per animal unit is reduced from 24.8 to 11.4 acres.Type
textArticle
Language
enISSN
0022-409Xae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.2307/3896219