Monitoring the Effect of Weed Encroachment on Cattle Behavior in Grazing Systems Using GPS Tracking Collars

Monitoring the Effect of Weed Encroachment on Cattle Behavior in Grazing Systems Using GPS Tracking Collars

Weed encroachment on grasslands can negatively affect herbage allowance and animal behavior, impacting livestock production. We used low-cost GPS collars fitted to twenty-four Angus crossbred steers to evaluate the effects of different levels of weed encroachment on animal activities and spatial dis...

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Main Authors: Igor L. Bretas, Jose C. B. Dubeux, Priscila J. R. Cruz, Luana M. D. Queiroz, Martin Ruiz-Moreno, Colt Knight, Scott Flynn, Sam Ingram, Jose D. Pereira Neto, Kenneth T. Oduor, Daniele R. S. Loures, Sabina F. Novo, Kevin R. Trumpp, Javier P. Acuña, Marilia A. Bernardini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal activity
geographic information system
global navigation satellite system
grasslands
livestock monitoring
weed management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/21/3353

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