Distance from Night Penning Areas as an Effective Proxy to Estimate Site Use Intensity by Grazing Sheep in the Alps

Livestock site use intensity can vary widely across a grazing area due to several factors such as topography and distance from sheds and water sources. However, an accurate approximation of animal site use should be assessed for each part of the grazing area to apply effective management strategies....

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Main Authors: Simone Ravetto Enri, Alessandra Gorlier, Ginevra Nota, Marco Pittarello, Giampiero Lombardi, Michele Lonati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
GIS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/6/333