Managed Rotational Grazing Systems

MANAGED ROTATIONAL GRAZING SYSTEMS

INVENTORY WORKSHEET

(Version 11-29-10)

OPERATOR:DATE:

GOALS OF OPERATOR:

SENSITIVE AREAS:

Possible sensitive areas include Forestland, Wetlands, Hydric soils, Springs, Riparian zones(rivers, lakes), Sinkholes, Steep slopes, Droughty soils, Prairie remnants,threatened and endangered species habitat and others.

Identify sensitive areas and locate them on the aerial photo.

SOILS: Planner should have soils map and legend available before site visit.

LIVESTOCK: List each herd separately.

NumberKind/ClassAve. Wt

Is breeding natural or by artificial insemination?

When is calving/lambing, and where does this occur?

FENCE:

Locate existing fences on aerial photo. Indicate kind of fence and condition. Indicate

property line fences, perimeter fences, and interior fences

What kind of fence does the operator want to install?

Perimeter:

Interior:

FORAGES:

Identify the predominate forages in each pasture.

Field NumberForage

Complete the Livestock Monthly Forage Balance Sheet.

Identify areas to seed to new forages.

Identify areas of existing pasture to interseed, and record the reason for it.

The operators preference is for the following forages:

GRAZING SYSTEM MANAGEMENT:

Planned grazing period is (should not exceed 6 days):

Planned rest period is:

Potential locations of sacrificial paddocks:

Identify the need for travel lanes for the livestock.

Does the operator utilize crop residues or stockpiled forages?

Does the operator utilize annual crops for grazing?

Is hay made from the pasture?

Are crop or hay acres used for additional pasture during the grazing season?

Supplemental feeding done by the operator:

Is overwintering done on the site?

LIVESTOCK WATERING SYSTEM INVENTORY AND PRELIMINARY PLAN

Source:(circle all that apply and locate on aerial photo)

WellLakeSpring Stream River Rural Water Excavated Pond

Embankment Pond Farmstead Hydrant

Water Quality: (assumed good unless noted)

Well Data:

Depth ______Casing Diameter ______Pressure or Gravity?(circle one)

Well pump HP______Well Pump Manufacturer______

Well Pump Model______

Cistern?_____ Pressure Tank Location______

Pressure Tank Size______Pressure Tank Setting On______Off_____

If planner is doing a flow meter reading at this time refer to “Instructions for Conducting a Flowmeter Reading”

Well Driller Contact Information______

Total Daily Water Requirement Calculations / Special Considerations
(A) Planned # Of Animals / (B) Animal Weight / (C) .02gal/# of Body Weight / (A)(B)(C) = Total Daily Water Requirement / *Distance (660') *Topography *Species *Herd Behavior *Economics *Watering Area/Animal Unit *Dependability of Source *Quality of Source *Quantity of Source
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0.02
0.02
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TOTAL GAL./DAY
Watering Facility / Pipeline
Season Of Use / Summer / Summer
Winter / Winter
Both / Both
Installation / Permanent / Surface
Portable / Shallow Bury
Full Bury
Number / SEE PLAN MAP FOR PIPELINE ROUTE
Size (Gallons)
Material