An introduction to swath grazing in Western Canada
Contributors: Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
Publisher: Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Edmonton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Grazing; Management; Beef cattle; Feeding and feeds
Description: Swath grazing is a management technique that's growing in popularity with mature beef cattle producers in Western Canada. Late-seeded annuals are swathed in mid-September in the soft dough stage and left for cattle to graze during the winter. Allowing livestock to obtain all or part of their feed through swath grazing extends the grazing season and reduces winter feed costs and the cost of corral cleaning and manure spreading.
Notes: "Agdex 420/56-1."--Cover.

Incorporated throughout this publication are the results from a recent survey of over 100 cattle producers conducted jointly by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food.