ANSC Feeds Practice Exam

What is the primary method used in strip grazing?

1. Creating small paddocks

2. Using an electric wire that is moved down the pasture

3. Allowing free access to all pasture areas

4. Limiting grazing to only cool-season grasses

The correct answer is: Using an electric wire that is moved down the pasture

The primary method used in strip grazing involves using temporary electric fencing to create narrow strips or lanes in the pasture. This allows livestock to graze a designated area for a short period while avoiding overgrazing and promoting pasture recovery. By moving an electric wire down the pasture, farmers can effectively manage the grazing patterns of the animals, ensuring they graze efficiently while also allowing the land time to rest and regrow. This technique aligns with sustainable grazing practices, as it improves pasture health and productivity, and can lead to better utilization of forage resources. By restricting grazing space, the livestock are encouraged to graze all available forage in that strip rather than selectively eating from multiple areas, which can lead to uneven pasture usage. The other options do not describe the main characteristic of strip grazing. Creating small paddocks is related but does not specifically capture the dynamic management aspect of moving the grazing area. Allowing free access to all pasture areas goes against the controlled grazing method of strip grazing, which promotes pasture management. Lastly, limiting grazing to only cool-season grasses does not reflect the fundamental practice of strip grazing, which can apply to various types of grasses depending on the management goals and cropping system.