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Stock Unit Stocking Rate

Convert mixed livestock to stock units (SU) and calculate stocking rate per hectare.

Hamish CookVerified

BAgSci, DipAg, Certified Farm Advisor (NZIPIM)

Agricultural scientist and farm advisor with 18 years across sheep/beef, dairy, and arable operations in New Zealand and Australia.

Ewes (1.0 SU each)

Store lambs (0.5 SU each)

Beef cattle (6 SU each)

Dairy cows (8 SU each)

Deer (hinds, 1.5 SU each)

Total effective grazing area (ha)

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