One method to extend the grazing season is to graze standing corn. Here ewes are managed similar to intensive grazing and only allowed access to small sections of standing corn. This allows for more ideal consumption of the whole corn plant and reduces risk of acidosis.

Sheep grazing standing corn

Credit: Dr. Amy Radunz

Digital Credit: Dr. Amy Radunz

Publisher: University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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Description: One method to extend the grazing season is to graze standing corn. Here ewes are managed similar to intensive grazing and only allowed access to small sections of standing corn. This allows for more ideal consumption of the whole corn plant and reduces risk of acidosis.

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