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How do I repair pugged pasture?

a severely pugged pasture
Posted on January 7, 2022 (April 14, 2022) by Christine O'Reilly

Pugging is sod damage and soil compaction caused by livestock hooves. Prevent pugging by moving livestock to a barn, dry lot, or sacrifice paddock. Assess the severity of pugging to determine the most appropriate repair options. Timely repairs maintain pasture yield and keep weeds out. […]

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