Effect of sward height on short-term intake by steers grazing winter oat pastures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2019.04.018
Abstract: Abstract Sward structure and animal grazing behaviour are key variables in determining herbage intake. The present study was carried out with the objective of evaluating the effect of different sward heights (SH) on the short-term… read more here.
Keywords: term intake; grazing winter; sward; steers grazing ... See more keywords
Foraging behaviour of wild impala (Aepyceros melampus) and Burchell's zebra (Equus burchelli) in relation to sward height
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DOI: 10.1111/aje.12459
Abstract: Foraging behaviour plays a key role in the interaction between herbivores and vegetation, their predominant food source. Understanding this interaction is crucial to providing information that is useful for conservation of herbivores. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: impala; sward; foraging behaviour; sward height ... See more keywords