Livestock & Grazing
Stocking Rate Calculator
Calculate sustainable livestock numbers for your Texas pasture.
1 Animal Unit = 1,000 lb cow. Adjust for stocker cattle, goats, or horses.
Continuous Grazing Capacity
80
head (1,000 lb animals)
Total Animal Units80.0 AUs
AUs per Acre0.16 AU/ac
Rotational Grazing*100 head
Acres per Animal6.3 acres
* Rotational grazing allows 25% higher stocking by giving pastures rest periods. Values are conservative — drought years may require destocking 30–50%. Consult NRCS or Texas A&M AgriLife for site-specific plans.