Implement Rotational Grazing for Cattle
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Here's the mess my neighbor left in my field? What would you do?
What happens here
The farmer proceeds to move his cattle from their current paddock to a new section of pasture. He emphasizes the importance of providing access to shade, especially in warm weather, as cows tend to bunch together for shelter and fly protection. He uses a Honda Pioneer side-by-side to reach the pasture. He explains his 'no back fence' rotational grazing method, where cows are moved to fresh grass without a fence preventing them from returning to previously grazed areas. This method encourages cows to 'move, mob, mow' – eating one-third, trampling one-third, and leaving one-third for soil enrichment, mimicking natural herd behavior to build soil structure and carbon. He uses a portable electric fence (poly braid/poly wire) with a specific MiraFount 3390 frost-free waterer that allows cows to push a blue ball for water access, keeping it clean and preventing freezing. Calves can also access water by removing a bolt from the ball, making it easier for them to push.
Goal: The farmer demonstrates moving a herd of cattle into a new pasture using electric fencing and discusses the principles of 'no back fence' rotational grazing.
Tools and materials
- Electric Fence Handle
- Electric Fence Post
- Honda Pioneer Side-by-Side
- MiraFount 3390 Waterer
- Poly Braid/Poly Wire
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