Livestock Grazing on Stubbles

An alternative to retaining stubble is to graze livestock on stubbles. Grazing stubbles can help to manage stubble loads, provide a valuable feed source over summer and autumn, and enable other pastures to be rested.

But not all stubbles are equal and grazing stubbles requires planning, feed budgeting and management. Loss of ground cover, animal condition and productivity and soil erosion can occur if grazing stubbles is not managed well.

Resources in this toolkit focus on feed budgeting for stubbles, calculating the feed value of stubbles, and guide an understanding about the profitability of grazing stubbles.

The resources can help with the following questions:

• Should I graze stubble after harvest?
• What is the value of grazing stubble?
• What is the feed value of stubbles?
• How do I manage livestock on stubbles?
• Can I run weaners on stubble?
• Should I provide loose lick on grazing stubbles?

If you have specific unanswered questions, why not head over to the Farmer Exchange and ask peers about their experiences?