Any1 tell me the stocking density of beef cattle ie how many cattle per acre is allowed thanx?

Question

I need to know the legal requirments of stocking density of beef cattle, and/or any other infomation involved with housing of cattle. thanx

Answer 1

Here is a website with information on animal feeding operations and the regulations pertaining to them: http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/assets/overviews/afos.html
As far as beef cows on pasture, I would assume the regulations are the same, but you need to decide how many cows you would want per acre depending on the quality of your forages. The best place to contact for this find of informaiton is your state extension service. Just search for your state's beef extension service on Yahoo. As an example I put the link for Ohio's Beef Extension. They should have contact information and you should be able to call them or e-mail.

Answer 2

Your question has many answers depending upon the type field, amount of growth of the vegetation, and also the desired outcome and concern for effects of crowding of the cattle. From the articles posted below you might come up with some ideas.

Answer 3

A good rule or thumb is... " It takes a acre and a half to rase a cow and a calf.