POPMIX is a computer-based stocking-rate calculator that estimates carrying capacities of rangeland stocked with one or more types of large herbivore. Based on forage availability, prediction of dietary composition and calculated demand per animal unit of the animal mix, POPMIX estimates the maximum stocking rate consistent with the use of each forage species below a user- specified value (e.g. 35%). POPMIX was designed for use at the scale of plant communities or range sites. Predicted stocking rates can be scaled up to the paddock level through an additive procedure, with spatial adjustment for distance from water and topography.
September 24-27, 1996
Port Augusta, South Australia
ISSN 1323-6660
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.