The Economics of Grass Based Dairying (Summary)

The grass-based dairy allows the animals themselves to harvest as much of their feed as possible. This approach can significantly reduce the activities and expenses of cutting, storing, and feeding harvested forages. This publication discusses economics of dairies, land requirements for grazing dairies, supplemental feed, seasonal dairies, labor and profitability.

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Last Updated December 28, 2007

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