A grazing trial was conducted on Oshona grassveld in Ovambo to determine the influence of different stocking densities at constant overall stocking rates on the production of young steers. In the low stocking density treatments (continuous grazing) higher animal production was achieved than in the higher stocking density treatments. The stocking rate was 2 hectares per beast for 6 months for all treatments. A smaller percentage of the available grass was removed at the lower stocking density which indicates higher production and therefore possibly more selective grazing than in the case of the higher stocking density.
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.