Stocking Density Calculator
Calculate maximum herd size and stocking rate for a pasture based on forage yield and daily intake.
How to Use the Stocking Density Calculator
- Enter the pasture area (ha).
- Enter the forage yield (kg/ha).
- Enter the daily feed intake per animal (kg).
- Enter the grazing season length and click Calculate.
使用场景
- •Planning rotational grazing schedules.
- •Determining pasture carrying capacity for a farm.
- •Preventing overgrazing and land degradation.
- •Managing native grasslands and rangelands.
公式
Total forage = area (ha) × yield (kg/ha). Max animals = total forage / (daily intake × grazing days).
常见问题
What is an animal unit (AU)?
An animal unit (AU) is a standard measure equivalent to a 500 kg cow consuming 12 kg dry matter per day.
What is a typical pasture forage yield?
From 1,000 kg/ha for dry grasslands to 5,000-8,000 kg/ha for irrigated temperate pastures.
What to do if the pasture is overstocked?
Reduce herd size, implement rotational grazing, or reseed with higher-yielding grass species.