There are several disadvantages to managing grazing systems. The first consideration is providing water. Water is the key to managing and controlling grazing management. Additional fencing oftentimes will provide ample access to present water locations. Thinking how a grazing layout can be accomplished to provide water frequently exploits forage utilization.
Water is the key to all managed grazing operations.
The multi-paddock layout requires careful monitoring of the available forage. Determining when to move livestock to another grazing area to maintain root systems to promote plant regrowth is the key to having a successful grazing season. May is certainly an odd time to be talking about frost. However, allowing for ample regrowth prior to a killing frost is a very important factor to retaining a forage stand for next year's growth. This is why we frequently hear the comment that October is the critical month for maintaining forage stands for next year's production.