Stocking Rate Calculator
A stocking rate calculator worksheet for working out how many animals a pasture can carry, using the producer's own forage and animal size figures. 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 fill in
- Pasture name and acres
- Forage type and condition
- Estimated forage available
- Animal class and weight
- Days of grazing planned
- Forage left for rest and wildlife
- Calculated animals supported
- Notes from NRCS or extension
How to use this worksheet
Take the sheet along to the field, shop or office. The blank lines are there so you can write down what you actually see and use.
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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