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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-06-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/6/333 |