Equine Pasture Evaluation Disc

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2010: $135,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2013
Grant Recipient: Penn State University
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Dr. Ann Swinker
Penn State University
Description:
The Penn State Equine Pasture Evaluation Disc (EPED) can be used to document the concentration of weeds and desirable plants in pastures. This method provides quantitative information that can be used to provide a valid assessment of pasture quality. Mate
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Authors:
Donna Foulk
Marvin Hall
Ann Swinker
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
Ordering info:
Ann Swinker
aswinker@psu.edu
324 Henning Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-864-7810
Publication/product ID: http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/equine/adult-education
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.