Method of Supplementation May Affect Cattle Grazing Patterns
dc.contributor.author | Bailey, Derek W. | |
dc.contributor.author | Jensen, Delyn | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-09-05T07:10:39Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-09-05T07:10:39Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008-01-01 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Bailey, D. W., & Jensen, D. (2008). Method of supplementation may affect cattle grazing patterns. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 61(1), 131-135. | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0022-409X | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.2111/06-167.1 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/642934 | |
dc.description.abstract | Supplement placement can be used to manipulate livestock grazing patterns. The objective of this case study was to compare the effect of low-moisture blocks (LMB) and range cake (barley-based cylindrical cubes, 2 cm in diameter, and 2 to 8 cm long) supplementation on cattle grazing patterns in Montana foothill rangeland. One group of nonlactating cows (n = 79) was fed cake 3 times per week (1.8 kg cow-1 feeding-1), and the other group (n = 81) had continuous access to LMB in separate pastures using a crossover design. Movement patterns of cows were recorded with global positioning system collars during four periods (2 wk period-1) during autumn. Range cake was fed on accessible areas, and LMB were placed in higher and steeper terrain. Intake of LMB averaged (mean +/- SE) 318 +/- 50 g d-1. Cows fed LMB (8.07 degrees +/- 0.20 degrees) were observed on steeper slopes (P = 0.08) than cows fed range cake (6.96 degrees +/- 0.19 degrees). Forage utilization decreased as slope increased to a greater degree when range cake was fed than when LMB was fed (P=0.001). Cows spent more time (P=0.05) within 100m of LMB (274 +/- 23 min d-1) than at range cake feeding sites (67 +/- 24 min d-1). Strategic placement of LMB on high, steep terrain appears to be a more practical and effective approach than traditional hand-feeding range cake on intermediate terrain to improve uniformity of cattle grazing on rugged rangeland. | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Society for Range Management | |
dc.relation.url | https://rangelands.org/ | |
dc.rights | Copyright © Society for Range Management. | |
dc.rights.uri | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | |
dc.subject | distribution | |
dc.subject | low-moisture blocks | |
dc.subject | range cake | |
dc.subject | utilization | |
dc.title | Method of Supplementation May Affect Cattle Grazing Patterns | |
dc.type | text | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.identifier.journal | Rangeland Ecology & Management | |
dc.description.collectioninformation | The Rangeland Ecology & Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. | |
dc.eprint.version | Final published version | |
dc.description.admin-note | Migrated from OJS platform August 2020 | |
dc.source.volume | 61 | |
dc.source.issue | 1 | |
dc.source.beginpage | 131-135 | |
refterms.dateFOA | 2020-09-05T07:10:40Z |