Patch selection by cattle can be quantified using satellite imagery and GPS in extensive, semi-arid savannas.

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Holloway, C. T., O'Reagain, P. J. and Tomkins, N. (2008) Patch selection by cattle can be quantified using satellite imagery and GPS in extensive, semi-arid savannas. In: Multifunctional grasslands in a changing world, Volume 1: XXI International Grassland Congress and VIII International Rangeland Congress., 29th June - 5th July 2008, Hohhot, China.

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Abstract

Patch selection by grazing animals is difficult to quantify, particularly in large, extensive paddocks like those in northern Australia. However, advances in high resolution satellite imagery now allow identification of patch types over an entire paddock which combined with GPS collars to capture positional data, can give an accurate and comprehensive picture of landscape use by cattle.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Business groups:	Animal Science
Keywords:	Feeding behaviour; feeding preferences; grasslands; nutrient; requirements; rangelands; savannas; patch type; selective grazing; stocking rate.
Subjects:	Animal culture > Cattle Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Special aspects of agriculture as a whole > Remote sensing
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Last Modified:	27 Sep 2021 03:33

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