Mob grazing is short duration, high density grazing with a longer than usual grass recovery period. Mob grazing expert Tom Chapman says it has led to hugely improved soil, healthier cattle and lower costs.

Oct 30, 2024 · Mob grazing is a method of rotational grazing where livestock—typically cattle, sheep, or goats—are grazed in large groups, or “mobs,” on a particular pasture for a short period before being moved to another pasture or same grazing area.

Feb 28, 2012 · Mob grazing, or short-duration, high-intensity grazing, improves pasture while increasing stocking rate, its practitioners say. Get tips on the holistic, intensive grazing practice from experts here.

Nov 26, 2020 · What is mob grazing? ‘Mob grazing’ is a term used to describe a technique used by ranchers to achieve ultra high stock densities of somewhere between 75-300+ AU per acre over short time periods.

It’s a concept called mob grazing, and it’s earning acclaim among grazing enthusiasts here in the U.S. The practice was developed by South African grazing guru Allan Savory and entails using ultra high concentrations of cattle per acre for a short period of time and then giving the plants ample time for rest and regrowth.

Dec 2, 2017 · Mob grazing (MOB) is a more intensive type of rotational grazing. A MOB system is characterized by ultra-high stocking densities (greater than 100,000 pounds of bodyweight per acre), short durations (one day or less between rotations) and long rest periods (usually at least 45 days of growth).

May 15, 2022 · Mob grazing is a modern version of this successful traditional farming practice and is one of the numerous sustainable farming methods we've introduced at Smiling Tree.

Jan 12, 2016 · However, mob grazing does have some distinct benefits: 1. Uniform consumption of forage. Being in a smaller area means nearly all of the forage gets attention, leaving a uniformly grazed pasture area when the cattle move on. 2. Even distribution of manure and urine.

Mob grazing is a planned grazing system that seeks to work with nature and improve farm profitability at the same time. Animals are moved frequently, usually every 1-3 days. Pasture is then given a long rest period, which varies depending on the time of year and grass growth rate.

Mar 31, 2013 · Ultra-high stock density (UHSD) or commonly known as “mob grazing” or “flash grazing” is a grazing approach that uses a large concentration of animals to graze a small area or small paddocks for very short periods of time.