TARGETED GRAZING

Targeted or prescribed grazing is the process of using livestock to consume vegetation, thus reducing flammable fuel in the areas grazed.

At Brush Bust'n Boers, we have both goats and sheep. We transport the animals to your property using a stock trailer and contain them with energized portable fencing. The length of time required to reduce vegetation correlates with the density of the vegetation, the number of animals on the site, the type of livestock, and the season.

Goats (particularly Boer goats) are ideal for grazing the foothills of California. The Boer goats’ origins in South Africa help them withstand hot summers Their ability to consume woody, coarse vegetation is an ideal match for the brushy environment here. The goats' agility also allows them to graze steep, rocky terrain. Unlike cattle, goats and sheep do not foul waterways, because they avoid stepping in water and never wallow in their water source. Our Boer and Boer crosses have been tested for the three diseases most commonly found in goats: C/L, CAE, and Johne's.

In 2024, I introduced sheep into the targeted grazing herd. They were also blood tested to ensure they are free of disease. (Visit the blog to learn more about the sheep.) Both goats and sheep receive supplements to ensure their mineral and protein requirements are met. This supplementation actually increases the amount of vegetation they can consume and helps protect them from toxic plants. 

Livestock Guarding Dogs are kept with the stock on the job site at all times to protect the animals from predators 24/7. (You can learn more about all our dogs, here.)

At Brush Bust'n Boers, we live up to our name: Clearing brush, eradicating noxious weeds, and reducing fire risk in Nevada County. I hope you will seriously consider using our company to manage your acreage.