PLSC 724 - Advanced Grazing Management Techniques

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed

An in depth discussion of the integral biological and physical components of pasture systems. Students will learn how soil chemical and physical properties interact with plant growth in the production of forage crops. The focus of the course will be to examine the impact of management practices on the ecology of grazing livestock in pasture systems. Students will evaluate grazing systems and develop a management plan as a part of the course activities. A paper dealing with pasture ecology will be a required component of the course.

Crosslisted With: NRM 724