Pasture Recovery Calculator
Calculate rest and recovery days needed between grazing periods based on forage species, season, and grazing intensity. Includes paddock rotation recommendations.
Inputs
Results
Rest Days Needed
26 days
Paddocks Needed
10
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the pasture area in acres and the current forage height in inches.
- Set the forage species and target grazing height before moving animals out.
- Input the forage growth rate in inches per day for the current season.
- Review the number of days of grazing available and the recommended rest period before re-grazing.
- Rotate animals to fresh paddocks before forage falls below the minimum residual height.
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