Grazing science in action: a careful study of an experimental system and its effect on rangeland carrying capacity.
This nonfiction work details an immersive grazing experiment at Billy Meadows pasture, covering fencing, patching, stumps removal, and the many practical steps to build a working enclosure. It also presents observations on how animals respond to control methods and new grazing patterns.
- Learn how an experimental system aims to increase carrying capacity and how data are collected during a grazing season.
- See the practical work behind fence construction, wire placement, patching, and stump removal, including cost notes.
- Understand how sheep behave when freed from close herding, including patterns of bunching, roaming, and nightly rest.
- Get a view of how animal activity, water access, and topography influence grazing outcomes.
Ideal for readers of agricultural management, range studies, and field-based experimentation.