Adaptive foraging strategies of indigenous and exotic cattle breeds in semi-arid communal rangelands: implications for bush encroachment and climate resilience

This study investigated diurnal and seasonal variations in forage selection, grazing behaviour, nutrient intake, and physiological responses of Nguni (indigenous) and Bonsmara (exotic) cattle in semi-arid communal rangelands undergoing bush encroachment in the Eastern Cape South Africa. Data were co...

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Published in:	Pastoralism
Main Authors:	Mhlangabezi Slayi, Monde Rapiya
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	indigenous breeds Bonsmara Nguni bush encroachment browse utilisation
Online Access:	https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/past.2025.15124/full