Track 1-09: Adoption of Precision Management to Improve Efficiency of Grassland-Based Livestock Production
Description
Spatial behaviour of livestock is a critical factor in grassland management. Recent and ongoing research suggests that new approaches can be used to manipulate where cattle graze. The combination of strategic supplement placement and low-stress herding can be used to target cattle grazing and potentially may be useful for managing fine fuels. A phenotype to genotype association study of cattle spatial behavior suggests that use of rugged terrain and areas far from water is inherited. Although more research is needed, selection for animals specifically adapted for mountainous terrain or extensive paddocks may be an alternative for managing grasslands in the near future.
Citation
Bailey, Derek W.; Stephenson, Mitch B.; Thomas, Milton G.; Medrano, Juan F.; and Rincon, Gonzalo, "Manipulation of the Spatial Grazing Behaviour of Livestock in Extensive Grassland Systems" (2019). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/1-9/3
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Manipulation of the Spatial Grazing Behaviour of Livestock in Extensive Grassland Systems
Spatial behaviour of livestock is a critical factor in grassland management. Recent and ongoing research suggests that new approaches can be used to manipulate where cattle graze. The combination of strategic supplement placement and low-stress herding can be used to target cattle grazing and potentially may be useful for managing fine fuels. A phenotype to genotype association study of cattle spatial behavior suggests that use of rugged terrain and areas far from water is inherited. Although more research is needed, selection for animals specifically adapted for mountainous terrain or extensive paddocks may be an alternative for managing grasslands in the near future.
