Rotational Grazing for Sheep and Goat Production

Rotational Grazing Strategy

Livestock graze one paddock for 3-10 days, then move to the next, allowing 14-28 days recovery for pasture regrowth.

Benefits

• Pasture productivity increases 20-40% vs continuous grazing
• Parasite pressure reduces 50-70% through spatial separation
• Soil health improves with better manure distribution
• Forage quality remains high at optimal digestibility

Implementation

Allocate 0.5-2 hectares per 100 sheep depending on pasture type and season. Mobile water troughs every 200m ensure adequate intake. Digital records track pasture growth, parasite cycles, and animal performance.