This paper deals with foraging behaviour of cattle grazing semi-arid rangelands in the Sahel of Mali. It discusses the location of study site, vegetation in the grazing orbit, herd management and livestock behaviour. Results on seasonal variation in feed supply, selection of the annual grazing or...
Diarra, L.
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Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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[Foraging behaviour of cattle grazing semi-arid rangelands in the Sahel of Mali]
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Foraging behaviour of cattle grazing semi-arid rangelands in the Sahel of Mali
In this chapter, it is argued that the application of scientific knowledge is an essential prerequisite for sustainable resource management. Scientific inputs have the following components when applied to a specific region: (1) a through analysis of the resource base, with emphasis on feed and wa...
Leeuw, P.N. de
,
Diarra, L.
,
Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.
,
[An analysis of feed demand and supply for pastoral livestock: the Gourma region of Mali]
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An analysis of feed demand and supply for pastoral livestock: the Gourma region of Mali