Hello. I am new to this board and definitely to cattle. I am so new that I do not have land or cattle at this time. However I am in the process of selling my current residence and moving to Northern Missouri and have a few head of cattle.
My question is regarding the term AU. My understanding is that is carrying capacity of an acre of pasture for a month. For example 1 AU/month is a 1000 lb cow on an acre of land for one month.
However, I do not understand the second month. Without taking into account rotational grazing and non growing months of grass (winter), etc, Does this mean that the 1000 lb cow can remain on the 1 acre month after month or does it need another acre for the next month. Therefore meaning that 12 acres are need for 1 AU per year?
I hope I didn't confuse myself further.
Thank you for your assistance. Over the previous months I have enjoyed reading this forum.
My question is regarding the term AU. My understanding is that is carrying capacity of an acre of pasture for a month. For example 1 AU/month is a 1000 lb cow on an acre of land for one month.
However, I do not understand the second month. Without taking into account rotational grazing and non growing months of grass (winter), etc, Does this mean that the 1000 lb cow can remain on the 1 acre month after month or does it need another acre for the next month. Therefore meaning that 12 acres are need for 1 AU per year?
I hope I didn't confuse myself further.
Thank you for your assistance. Over the previous months I have enjoyed reading this forum.