The Vicious Cycle

If you've ever moved your herd early because the cows were restless or the paddock looked grazed down, this video is for you. Dave Pratt, CEO Emeritus of Ranch Management Consultants, breaks down how one small decision in grazing management can trigger a vicious cycle that's hard to reverse. Moving a herd from a severely grazed paddock into one that hasn't had enough recovery time feels like the right call in the moment. But it's the first step down a slippery slope and most grazers don't realize what's happening until they're out of grass. In this video, Dave covers: ✦ Why shortened rest periods compound over time. ✦ How Impatient Cow Syndrome leads to overgrazing. ✦ The difference between a stocking rate problem and a recovery period problem. ✦ What to do instead when your cows are hungry and your paddocks are short. Understanding the principles behind recovery periods, graze periods, and stock density is the foundation of healthy, profitable grazing management. 🌱 Learn more at https://www.ranchingforprofit.com *Follow Us* https://www.facebook.com/Ranching4Profit https://www.instagram.com/Ranching4Profit https://www.twitter.com/Ranching4Profit https://www.linkedin.com/company/Ranching4Profit https://www.youtube.com/c/Ranching4Profit