The Effect of Grazing Intensity and Sward Heterogeneity on the Movement Behavior of Suckler Cows on Semi-natural Grassland

The Effect of Grazing Intensity and Sward Heterogeneity on the Movement Behavior of Suckler Cows on Semi-natural Grassland

Extensively grazed semi-natural grasslands contribute to a wide range of ecosystem services, including the preservation of biodiversity and provision of livestock feed. Depending on the grazing intensity, cattle are set in motion to fulfill their nutritional needs. In this way, they influence the ve...

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Main Authors: Dina Hamidi, Martin Komainda, Bettina Tonn, Jens Harbers, Natascha Alexandria Grinnell, Johannes Isselstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
herbage allowance
GPS tracking
precision livestock farming
walking distance
spatial distribution
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.639096/full

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