| Title | Species preference of Hereford and Santa Gertrudis cattle on a southern New Mexico range |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1966 |
| Authors | Herbel C.H., Nelson A.B. |
| Journal | Journal of Range Management |
| Volume | 19 |
| Pagination | 177-181 |
| Date Published | July 1, 1966 |
| Keywords | cattle, hereford, range, Santa Gertrudis, southern New Mexico, species preference |
| Abstract | The species preferences of Hereford and Santa Gertrudis cows were observed during a 3-year period. The cattle grazed a variety of species, undoubtedly an important factor affecting nutritional status. They ate, to some extent, all available species. There was no apparent difference between breeds in the quantity of coarse plants consumed. The species grazed by livestock and the species preferred during various seasons are important in formulating grazing management plans and for nutritional studies. Season of growth, succulence, abundance, and nutritive qualities are plant properties influencing species preference. Tribe (1952) reported that in animals, age, stage of pregnancy, general physical condition, and hunger also affect grazing preference. The purpose of this portion of the overall study was to determine the plants grazed by cattle during the various seasons. |
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