Cattle Per Hectare Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Cattle Per Hectare (C/H) is:

\[ C/H = \frac{FM}{IR \times CW} \]

Where:

\( C/H \) is the Cattle Per Hectare
\( FM \) is the Forage Mass (kg of dry matter per hectare)
\( IR \) is the Intake Rate (percentage of body weight)
\( CW \) is the Average Cattle Weight (kg)

What is Cattle Per Hectare?

Cattle per hectare is a measure of the stocking rate, which indicates the number of cattle that can be sustainably grazed on a hectare of land. This calculation is important for pasture management, ensuring that the land can provide sufficient forage for the cattle without being overgrazed. It helps farmers and ranchers make informed decisions about livestock density and grazing rotations.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Forage Mass (FM) = 5000 kg/ha
Intake Rate (IR) = 2.5%
Average Cattle Weight (CW) = 600 kg

Using the formula to calculate the Cattle Per Hectare:

\[ C/H = \frac{5000}{2.5 \times 600} = \frac{5000}{15} \approx 333.33 \]

The Cattle Per Hectare is approximately 333.33.