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Set Up Rotational Grazing with Electric Polywire Fencing

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Cattle Farming Lesson: What is Silvopasture? A "FOOD FOREST" for livestock?

What happens here

Implement a rotational grazing system to manage cattle movement and optimize pasture use. This involves using electric polywire and temporary posts to create movable fence lines. Identify a central water source around which the cattle will rotate. The polywire acts as a psychological barrier for the cattle, guiding them to new sections of pasture. This system prevents overgrazing and encourages uniform distribution of manure and hoof impact. The video shows unhooking and re-hooking the fence to open a new section for the cattle.

Goal: Establish movable electric fences for controlled rotational grazing.

Tools and materials

  • ATV Honda — Used for transport to and from the grazing area
  • Electric Polywire — White woven wire with metal fibers for conductivity, used for temporary fencing
  • Fence Handle — Insulated handle with a hook to open and close electric fence gates
  • Fence Posts — Lightweight, movable posts to support the polywire
  • Wire Spool — To hold and dispense polywire