Mating of Bali cattle commonly occurs late in the dry season to early in the rainy season with calving during the following dry season. A lengthy weaning period follows where the cow’s milk is supplemented with ‘cut and carry’ material. The lactation period coincides with the dry season when feed of high quality is in short supply. Once the rainy season commences, the existing labour use is prioritised to field preparation and planting of rice or maize. Consequently, cutting and carrying of forages to supplement tethered or housed animals is of relatively low priority for households.