More beef from pasture: 1. Veld management for a sustained increase in meat production

Abstract

A description is given of the development and application of a flexible 15-camp grazing system on a sourveld farm in East Griqualand. A high stocking density is considered fundamental in achieving good herbage utilisation and high level of production per animal and per ha. The importance of not starting grazing too early in the season is stressed.

Keywords: beef production|pastures|veld management|meat production|development|grazing systems|farming|sourveld|farms|East Griqualand|stocking densities|herbage|utilisations|production|animals|carrying capacities