Total Grazing with 1 MILLION Pounds Stocking Density? /How To Calculate Density

Welcome back to Tick Creek Ranch! In this video, we’re diving deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in regenerative grazing: stock density.

As we move through the calving season here in the Missouri Ozarks, I address a conversation I’ve been having in one of the grazing groups online. There’s a lot of confusion between stock density, stocking rate, carrying capacity, and harvest efficiency—and today I break down what each term really means and why it’s important to understand them if you’re managing land with cattle, sheep, goats, or horses.

We’re total grazers here, practicing what’s also known as non-selective ultra-high-density grazing—a method we’ve adopted and refined under the teachings of Jim Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching. I share how stock density is just a tool—not a goal—and how it should be based on forage quality, quantity, and your animals’ genetics. You’ll also learn how I calculate our stock density using a basic rangefinder and some quick math.

We’ll talk about real-world examples, including a mistake I made last year with late mowing for regrowth—and what I’m doing differently this year. I also share why most graziers are grazing too selectively and why that might be hurting land productivity and long-term performance.

This is our fourth grazing season here, and already we’ve surpassed the local county’s average carrying capacity—with less input than most operations. Stick around to hear how we’re planning a September 5–6 on-site grazing school hosted by us and taught by Jim Elizondo here at Tick Creek Ranch.

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📚 Learn from Jim Elizondo: Links in the description
🌱 Follow along as we build soil, grow beef, and graze with purpose.

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Grazing Cattle up to 1,000,000 Pound Stock Density | How We Do It + Calculations Explained

In this video, we take you out to the pasture to show what it looks like to graze cattle at an ultra-high stock density up to 1,000,000 pounds per acre utilizing the Total Grazing Program. This method, often associated with regenerative grazing practices, allows us to maximize forage utilization, improve soil health, and create a more resilient pasture system.

We’ll break down:
• What stocking density actually means
• How we calculate animal units and the size of our grazing cells

Whether you’re new to Total Grazing grazing or an experienced rancher curious about pushing the boundaries, this in-depth walkthrough gives you the numbers, the process, and the results we’re seeing on the ground.

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‼️Total Grazing Program by Jaime Elizondo @ Real Wealth Ranching link below ⬇️‼️

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