Cattle Per Acre Calculator
Calculate optimal cattle stocking rates per acre based on pasture quality and forage production.
Pasture Information
Typical range: 2,000-8,000 lbs/acre/year
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Results
Enter pasture information to calculate stocking rate
Stocking Rate Guidelines
Factors Affecting Stocking Rate
- • Forage production and quality
- • Soil type and fertility
- • Climate and rainfall
- • Grazing management practices
- • Cattle breed and size
General Guidelines
- • Excellent pasture: 1-2 AU/acre
- • Good pasture: 0.5-1 AU/acre
- • Fair pasture: 0.25-0.5 AU/acre
- • Poor pasture: 0.1-0.25 AU/acre
- • AU = Animal Unit (1000 lb cow)