Book on pasture management

Growing and managing pastures to provide the maximum benefit for livestock can be a challenging endeavor. But a new book can help. Called “Forage Utilization for Pasture-Based Livestock Production,” this book explains all aspects of pasture management for the nutritional benefit of livestock. The book also covers fencing, watering systems, lanes, feeding pads, animal-handling facilities, fly control and more. To order a copy, contact NRAES at (607) 255-7654 or online at: www.nraes.org,

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