Browsing Journal of Range Management, Volume 30, Number 4 (July 1977) by Authors
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Soil Ingestion by Cattle Grazing Crested WheatgrassMayland, H. F.; Shewmaker, G. E.; Bull, R. C. (Society for Range Management, 1977-07-01)Soil ingestion rates were determined using four 350-kg esophageal fistulated heifers. Soil concentrations in feces, as determined indirectly by titanium analysis, averaged 14 and 20% in June and August, respectively. Calculated soil ingestion rates were 0.73 and 0.99 kg/animal-day for the two respective periods.