Overview of cattle operations on the Kerr ranch near Poteau, OK: management intensive grazing, water, soils, breeds

1. Cattle are an important part of the
ecology..

2. …of the Kerr Ranch.

3. Around the ranch, cattle graze.

4. Livestock are moved from pasture...

5. ...to pasture regularly...

6. …to balance cattle numbers with
available forage.

7. Most pastures are grazed only twice
per year.

8. Temporary electric fencing subdivides
pastures...

9. ...to increase stocking rate and adjust for
animal needs and seasonal conditions.

10. Gravity-flow water lines
carry water from ponds...

11. ...to cattle in pastures...

12. ...and distributing manure nutrients more
evenly in pasture soils.
...letting them make better use of forage...

13. Many water tanks on the ranch are made
from old tractor tires.

14. Clusters of trees in pastures - “living barns” -
provide shade during hot weather.

15. We feed as little hay as possible...

16. ...but filling the barn when the grass
grows...

17. ...is still good insurance against cold
winters and prolonged droughts.

18. Crossing Angus cattle...

19. ...to Gelbvieh bulls improves heat
tolerance.

20. Healthy animals and pastures...

21. ...are what we aim for on the Kerr Ranch!