. Best management practices for grazing Montana . Grazing; Range management. FoRAqE VaIuE RAlilNqS whAT ARE T^Ey ANd UOWI ARE T^Ey USECJ? Forage value ratings are established tor each plant species. These ratings help to determine the "value" of that plant for grazing during the planned season of use. These forage value ratings are essential to assess total forage quality and quantity. Forage value ratings consider forage quality, quantity, and palatability, which are primary factors that influence livestock grazing patterns in woodlands. Forage value ratings should be considered in
. Best management practices for grazing Montana . Grazing; Range management. FoRAqE VaIuE RAlilNqS whAT ARE T^Ey ANd UOWI ARE T^Ey USECJ? Forage value ratings are established tor each plant species. These ratings help to determine the "value" of that plant for grazing during the planned season of use. These forage value ratings are essential to assess total forage quality and quantity. Forage value ratings consider forage quality, quantity, and palatability, which are primary factors that influence livestock grazing patterns in woodlands. Forage value ratings should be considered in conjunction with the "grazability factors" described in the distribution section. As grasses mature, their palatability to livestock decreases. Some species become so unpalatable that livestock will not eat them if other forage is available. For ex- ample, pinegrass is rated as "desirable" in the NRCS Forestland Grazing Guides, but after its fourth leaf stage (in late summer) its actual forage rating may be "unde- sirable" or "non-consumed" as livestock select other forage. When pinegrass com- prises a major portion of the forage resource, be cautious not to overestimate useable forage production. Knowing local conditions is important when making such estimates. The forage value rating tor pinegrass would be lower in the ta grazing and its palatability decreases as the growing season nears Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harmon, Will; Montana. Conservation Districts Bureau. [Helena, MT : Conservation Districts Bureau, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation]
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