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Grazing: getting back on track
Episode 174

Grazing: getting back on track

OviCast · OviCast

April 18, 202318m 12s

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Show Notes

After a difficult number of weeks, conditions appear to be turning the corner providing an opportunity to get grazing back on track, and on this week’s OviCast, we’re joined by Dr Philip Creighton to discuss some of the steps needed over the coming weeks. 

 

Philip starts by discussing the impact recent conditions have had on sheep systems.  He discusses grazing targets, fertiliser type and application rates for the coming weeks, emphasising the need to boost supplies during a period of high demand. 

 

Philip highlights need to plan for making a proportion of high quality silage and replenishing stocks that were depleted this spring. 

 

Finally, he discusses grazing groups, batching up and residence periods in grazing paddocks. 

 

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Topics

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