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<blockquote data-quote="jdg" data-source="post: 1440764" data-attributes="member: 13350"><p>Texas bred-</p><p></p><p>When i switched from Ivermectin to Cydectin, my dung beetle population slowly returned, and my cow patties broke down extremely fast and didn't cause the wasted grass splotches i had before that were bright green and overgrown and everywhere. Today, i'm able to move cattle away from those worm outbreaks, and only worm my calves once, and also only cows/bulls that appear wormy. My grazing program depends on how much grass and time i have during the season. I move as intensively as daily, and as slowly as weekly. Having water infrastructure, planned shade for the different paddocks, and perimeter electric fencing makes it all possible. My cattle are easier to handle now, and i can grow more grass. I bushhog strategically to effect weed and grass growth/reproduction, and only make hay on the hay fields that i also graze. (Tift 85) I agree with Jogeephus, once you get your pastures un-addicted to chemical fertilizer, and re-populated with healthy soil biology and a mix sward of grasses, forbs, and legumes, your soils become more resilient, nutritious, and profitable. It ain't easy or quick, but very rewarding. Every farm is different, although principles often apply across the country.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdg, post: 1440764, member: 13350"] Texas bred- When i switched from Ivermectin to Cydectin, my dung beetle population slowly returned, and my cow patties broke down extremely fast and didn't cause the wasted grass splotches i had before that were bright green and overgrown and everywhere. Today, i'm able to move cattle away from those worm outbreaks, and only worm my calves once, and also only cows/bulls that appear wormy. My grazing program depends on how much grass and time i have during the season. I move as intensively as daily, and as slowly as weekly. Having water infrastructure, planned shade for the different paddocks, and perimeter electric fencing makes it all possible. My cattle are easier to handle now, and i can grow more grass. I bushhog strategically to effect weed and grass growth/reproduction, and only make hay on the hay fields that i also graze. (Tift 85) I agree with Jogeephus, once you get your pastures un-addicted to chemical fertilizer, and re-populated with healthy soil biology and a mix sward of grasses, forbs, and legumes, your soils become more resilient, nutritious, and profitable. It ain't easy or quick, but very rewarding. Every farm is different, although principles often apply across the country. [/QUOTE]
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