September 1, 2024Journal of Animal Science

456 Allocating distribution of pasture utilization across the grazing landscape in grazing steers equipped with virtual fencing collars

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IPIra L ParsonsSouth Dakota State University JBJameson R BrennanSouth Dakota State University HMHector M MenendezSouth Dakota State University

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Factorial study demonstrates decreased pasture utilization farther from water sources in grazing steers, suggesting precision livestock technology enhances herd distribution.

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Pasture utilization by grazing steers decreased significantly as distance from water increased, and rotational grazing strategies concentrated animals closer to water sources.
Tracking 127 steers revealed decreased grid utilization farther from water (P < 0.05), while rotational grazing intensified animal fixes near available watering locations.
Assessment using virtual fencing collars across diverse stocking rates captures space utilization, which highlights how precision livestock technology optimizes grazing landscapes.

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Parsons et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e59fa4b6db643587539e81 https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.363

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Factorial study demonstrates decreased pasture utilization farther from water sources in grazing steers, suggesting precision livestock technology enhances herd distribution.

456 Allocating distribution of pasture utilization across the grazing landscape in grazing steers equipped with virtual fencing collars

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456 Allocating distribution of pasture utilization across the grazing landscape in grazing steers equipped with virtual fencing collars

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