Swath and Bale Grazing Strategies

Extended grazing methods, including swath, stockpiled and bale grazing, have considerable economic benefits over traditional winter feeding systems, such as reduced labour, equipment, feed and manure handling costs. This webinar offers tips on swath and bale grazing for beef producers across Canada.

Click here to see the webinar announcement. 

The presenters were:
– Vern Baron, PhD – Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada
– John Duynisveld, MSc – Research Biologist, Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada

Video Guide:

00:00 – 02:27: Welcome Comments and Agenda
02:27 – 1:12:03: Swath and bale grazing strategies
1:12:03 – 1:38:32: Questions from the Audience 
1:38:32 – 1:40:10: How to Stay Connected with BCRC and Closing Comments

For more information on extended grazing practices:

•  Three Tips for Swath and Bale Grazing (BCRC article)
• Extended Grazing (BCRC topic page)
• Tips for Successful Extended Grazing to Reduce Winter Feeding Costs (BCRC article)