Effects of grazing intensity and the use of veterinary medical products on dung beetle biodiversity in the sub-mountainous landscape of Central Italy

Grazing extensification and intensification are among the main problems affecting European grasslands. We analyze the impact of grazing intensity (low and moderate) and the use of veterinary medical products (VMPs) on the dung beetle community in the province of Pesaro-Urbino (Italy). Grazing intens...

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Main Authors: Mattia Tonelli, José R. Verdú, Mario E. Zunino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2780.pdf