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The Grazing Animal

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Herd Size and Management

The size of the livestock herd determines the type of management which is required    General Although very little work has been done on the subject, there must be an optimum herd or flock size for every type of animal. The ideal size is when the herd...

The Grazing Habits of the Domestic Animal Species

Being educated regarding the different preferences and habits of grazer species ensures efficient utilisation   General At present the knowledge regarding the grazing habits of the different breeds is limited and based on general observations rather than on sound...

Introduction

Ensuring the best utilisation of the veld by grazer animals is very important   To apply good veld and pasture management and to ensure the best utilisation of a particular vegetation type, the animals must be capable of making the best use of the available...