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Using a Rising Plate Meter to Measure Pasture Growth: A Practical Guide

Using a Rising Plate Meter to Measure Pasture Growth: A Practical Guide

AGR-277: Using a Rising Plate Meter to Measure Pasture Growth: A Practical Guide

Authored by: Echo Gotsick Ray Smith

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Abstract

Knowing pasture yields is very helpful for all livestock operations, especially cattle farms. High animal productivity is only possible with access to adequate quantities of high-quality forage. Previous research has shown a correlation between forage height and pasture yield. Height can be measured with tools as simple as a ruler, but this method often does not produce accurate yield estimates because pasture density is not taken into account.

Core Details

Publication ID

AGR-277

Status

New

Publication Date

Oct. 14, 2024

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Department(s)

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Keywords

Rising Plate Meter, Plate Meter, Pasture Yields, Forage

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Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

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+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu