Graphical analysis of sward depletion by grazing.

Published online
07 Nov 1992
Content type
Journal article
Journal title
Journal of Applied Ecology
DOI
10.2307/2404511

Author(s)
Ungar, E. D. & Seligman, N. G. & Demment, M. W.

Publication language
English

Abstract

A bite-oriented model is developed for the study of sward utilization by domesticated grazing animals, the description of grazing style and its implications for intake. The central contention is that the dynamic change in the sward structure through grazing constantly changes the options for bite selections available to the grazing animal.

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