Pasture Rotation Schedule
A pasture rotation schedule for planning and recording when cattle move between paddocks, how long they graze and how each paddock recovers. Print it and keep it handy where the work gets done.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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What you record on this log
- Date moved in
- Paddock
- Herd group
- Date moved out
- Forage condition
- Notes
How to use this log
Date every line and add your initials. If someone else works on the same unit, a shared log keeps the whole crew on the same page.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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