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Stocking rate is the number of specific kinds and classes of animals grazing a unit of land for a specified time period. Carrying capacity or grazing capacity is the maximum stocking rate possible while maintaining or improving vegetation or related resources. Animal Units and Animal Unit Months Cattle Animal Unit Mature cows without a calf 1.0 Cow with a calf 1.2 Weaned calf to yearling 0.6 Steers and heifers (1-2 years) 1.0 Mature bulls 1.3 Sheep 5 weaned lambs to yearlings 0.6 5 mature ewes with or without lambs 1.0 5 mature rams 1.3 Goats 6 weaned kids to yearlings 0.