We invite BC Agricultural Producers to a two-part Lunch and Learn Webinar Series! The two-part series will focus on maximizing pasture health and livestock productivity through rotational grazing. The series is hosted by Dr. Usama, an expert working in areas of livestock nutrition, feed efficiency, grazing management, and reducing the environmental impact because of his interest in how nutrition can affect rumen functioning, animal health, production, and emissions/excretions to the environment. Through the series, Dr. Usama will share his expertise in sustainable animal nutrition to understand rumen function, enhanced forage output and methods to reduce the effects of agriculture on the environment, and his broad knowledge of nutrition will contribute to this scientific trainer position to improve sustainable dairy production and feed efficiency.

To learn more and register, click here.

Part 1 will focus on:

What is Rotational Grazing?
Definition and concept of rotational grazing
Historical context and its evolution
Benefits of rotational grazing for pasture and livestock

The Principles of Rotational Grazing:
Establishing paddocks and grazing cells
Grazing rotation schedules
Monitoring and managing forage growth

Advantages of Rotational Grazing:
Improved pasture health and quality
Increased livestock productivity and weight gain
Environmental benefits (soil health, reduced erosion, etc.)

Planning Your Rotational Grazing System:
Selecting the right livestock species
Designing a grazing plan for your specific landscape
Water and infrastructure considerations

Click here to learn more about part 2.