Project ID
E2009-08
Abstract
This study examined how pasture size and composition can affect cattle distribution in and around streams, and influence the risk of pollutants stemming from cattle congregating in a small area.
Key Question
Do this physical characteristics of a pasture influence the effectiveness of practices intended to reduce the risk of non-point source pollution of pasture streams caused by congregation of cattle in and near streams?
Findings
The major factors affecting congregation of cattle in and near pasture streams were the size and shape of the pasture.
Principal Investigator(s)
James Russell
Year of Grant Completion
2012
Recommended Citation
Russell, James R., "Site specific implementation of practices that alter the spatial/temporal distribution of grazing cattle to improve water quality of pasture streams in the Rathbun Lake watershed" (2012). Leopold Center Completed Grant Reports. 406.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/leopold_grantreports/406
Included in
Animal Sciences Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons, Water Resource Management Commons
