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Module 8: Turn Pasture into Product
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Introduction
Introduction1 quiz -
Turn Pasture into ProductKnow the feed supply
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Understand the variability of the feed supply curve
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Identify opportunities to change the feed supply curve
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Define the feed requirements for different classes of sheep
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Set condition score or liveweight targets for different stages of the year
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Modify the animal demand curve to match the pasture supply curve
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Set trigger points to cope with seasonal variation
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Monitor stock and pastures and prepare feed budgets to match pasture supply with animal demand
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Consider seasonal adjustment of stock to suit the conditions
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Achieving even pasture utilisation
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Plan for drought1 quiz
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SummarySummary1 quiz
MMFS Module 8 Turn Pasture into Product is about getting the best alignment between animal demand and pasture supply so as much pasture as possible ends up as animal product, without jeopardising the feedbase or natural resources. Increases in pasture utilisation must be made in ways that not only increase animal production but also reduce costs and account for natural resource management risks.
A key process for converting pasture into product is to measure, manage and monitor pasture supply, animal demand and risk.