Agripedia

• a pasture is an area of land that contains forage growth where animals may graze
• pastures are economical because they are relatively inexpensive to maintain and may provide high quality protein and vitamins and minerals, as well as carbohydrates (cellulose)
• pastures are the major feed source in the U.S. for dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats and horses
• may be permanent, rotated or temporary pastures; see pasture management
• pastures may consist of grasses (see left), legumes (see below), or a mixture of both

See related University of Kentucky Extension publications:

• Grazing Alfalfa (PDF Format)
• Alfalfa the Queen of the Forage Crops (PDF Format)