Swath/Windrow Grazing: An Alternative Livestock Feeding Technique

Montana GLCI Fact Sheet Number 2003-01

April 2003
By Gene Surber, MSU Extension Natural Resource Specialist,
Tara Fisher, MSU GLCI Extension Associate,
Dennis Cash, MSU Extension Forage Specialist,
Paul Dixon, Yellowstone County Extension Agent, and
Jim Moore, Judith Basin County Extension Agent

• Introduction
• Demonstration Project
• Management Considerations
• Suggested Guidelines
• Summary

References

Brummer, J., M. Haugen. 1998. Windrow Grazing at High Elevations. Observational paper. Mountain Meadow Research Center, Gunnison, Co.

Surber, G., R. Caquelin, J. Moore. 1998. Swath Grazing as an Alternative. 1998 Ag Lenders Range School. Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Demonstration Project Report, Montana State University.

Volesky, J.D., D.C. Adams, R.T. Clark. 1998. Windrow Grazing and Baled, Hay-Fed Strategies for Over-Wintering Calves. P32-36 In: Grazing Management Field Day: Upland Range and Meadows. University of Nebraska.

Additional Information

An Introduction to Swath Grazing in Western Canada. 1997. Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Agdex 420/56-1.

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