An evaluation of the empirical basis for grazing management recommendations for rangeland in southern Africa.

Abstract

Analysis of over 50 grazing experiments conducted in southern Africa does not support certain management recommendations. Furthermore, the conclusions of some experiments are questionable owing to poor experimental design or confirmation bias. Simple grazing systems using adaptive and opportunistic management are recommendedLanguage: English

Keywords: Continuous grazing; Resting; Rotational grazing; Stocking rates; Veld types; animal production; cattle; grazing systems; management; multi-camp systems; range condition; seeding; sheep; stocking rate; grazing management; goats; southern africa