Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland
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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Beef ranching is the most important agricultural enterprise in arid and semi-arid SW African countries. It earns foreign exchange via beef exports to the EU and very many rural people depend on cattle pastoralism for their livelihood. However there is no published information on what cattle eat in such extensive systems. Therefore, it is difficult to optimize grazing strategies and to prevent degradation of rangeland.
Citation
Rothauge, A.; Abate, A. L.; and Smit, G. N., "The Diet of Free-Ranging Beef Cattle in a Semi-Arid Savanna of Eastern Namibia" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 434.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/434)
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The Diet of Free-Ranging Beef Cattle in a Semi-Arid Savanna of Eastern Namibia
Dublin Ireland
Beef ranching is the most important agricultural enterprise in arid and semi-arid SW African countries. It earns foreign exchange via beef exports to the EU and very many rural people depend on cattle pastoralism for their livelihood. However there is no published information on what cattle eat in such extensive systems. Therefore, it is difficult to optimize grazing strategies and to prevent degradation of rangeland.
