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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

Not to mention that no livestock owner wants to see their animals covered in mud and manure. Mud and manure harbor harmful bacteria and other pathogens. We can’t escape the season of mud, but there are some management strategies that can help minimize the number of impacted acres. Scrape or clean heavy-use areas often.

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The Anatomy of a Pasture Walk

Wisconsin Farmers Union

The data showed that the manure and residue left after bale grazing were worth $610 of nutrients per acre. A common concern with bale grazing is soil compaction. The project found no significant difference in soil compaction between bale-grazed and non-bale-grazed sites.

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