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Gusha, J., M. Masocha, and P. H. Mugabe. "Impact of grazing system on rangeland condition and grazing capacity in Zimbabwe." Rangeland Journal 39, no. 3 (2017): 219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/rj15130.

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The influence of different land tenure and rangeland management systems on rangeland condition and livestock grazing capacity in African rangelands is not well documented. A rangeland condition assessment was carried out at 15 sites located in the communal grazing system, small-scale commercial grazing system and the large-scale commercial grazing system in Zimbabwe. Rangeland indicators assessed were: floristic composition, herbaceous biomass yield, shrub stem density and grazing capacity. Grass species composition and forage value were analysed using PROC FREQ procedure of SAS 9.3. Fisher’s

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Gadzirayi, C. T., E. Mutandwa, and J. F. Mupangwa. "Holistic Environmental Management in a Communal Grazing Scheme." Rangelands 29, no. 1 (2007): 22–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2111/1551-501x(2007)29[22:hemiac]2.0.co;2.

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Haftay, H., T. Yayneshet, G. Animut, and A. C. Treydte. "Rangeland vegetation responses to traditional enclosure management in eastern Ethiopia." Rangeland Journal 35, no. 1 (2013): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/rj12054.

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Enclosures are widely used by pastoralists in East Africa. However, the response of herbaceous and woody vegetation to enclosures seasonally grazed by livestock remains poorly understood. This study investigated the effectiveness of traditional enclosures in improving herbaceous and woody vegetation in the Somali Regional State of eastern Ethiopia. Vegetation composition (species composition, diversity and richness) and structure (herbage mass, density and canopy cover) were measured inside and outside a set of enclosures. The enclosures contained higher numbers of desirable species than the a

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Slayi, Mhlangabezi, and Ishmael Festus Jaja. "Integrating Mixed Livestock Systems to Optimize Forage Utilization and Modify Woody Species Composition in Semi-Arid Communal Rangelands." Land 13, no. 11 (2024): 1945. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land13111945.

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Communally owned rangelands serve as critical grazing areas for mixed livestock species such as cattle and goats, particularly in the arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition and woody species composition of communal rangelands where cattle and goat flocks graze together and to investigate the influence of grazing intensity on vegetation dynamics. Vegetation surveys were conducted across varying grazing intensities to assess species richness, biomass, and dietary preferences, while soil properties were analyzed to determine their i

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Hungwe, Tinoziva, Charles Mutisi, Prisca Mugabe, and Rachel Gwazani. "Influence of Communal Area Grazing Management System on the Foraging Behaviour of Steers in a Semi-Arid Area of Zimbabwe." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 12 (2013): 787–93. https://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2013.12.101613903.

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A study was conducted to determine the influence of grazing management system on the foraging behaviour of steers in semiarid area of Zimbabwe. Foraging behaviour was determined through direct observations of focal animals. Four draught steers were observed in either the grazing scheme or under the traditional grazing management over the early, mid and late rainy seasons. Grazing was found to be the most dominant foraging activity under the two grazing systems. The time spent grazing was significantly (P<0.05) affected by the interaction between grazing management system and season. As the

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Tinoziva, Hungwe. "Influence of Communal Area Grazing System on Cattle Performance and Vegetation Parameters in a Semi-arid Area of Zimbabwe." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 4, no. 6 (2014): 252–57. https://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2014.6.011714045.

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A study was conducted to determine the impact of grazing management system on cattle performance and vegetation parameters in a semi-arid area of Zimbabwe. Two areas, where traditional grazing management and grazing schemes were practised, were selected for the study. The performance of cattle was determined through body condition scoring of the animals. The assessments were done at the end of the rainy season, after the cattle had spent five months under either traditional grazing system or grazing scheme. Body condition scores were higher (P<0.05) for cattle under the traditional system t

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Chonco, Nomusa, Rob Slotow, Zivanai Tsvuura, and Sindiso Nkuna. "Ecosystem Resilience of a South African Mesic Grassland with Change from Rotational to Continuous Grazing." Diversity 15, no. 12 (2023): 1187. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/d15121187.

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Grazing practices affect the soil and vegetation of grasslands, which further influence the provision of ecosystem services and the productivity of grasslands. We determined the ecosystem resilience of a mesic grassland under three grazing management systems in the Pakkies area, (30°33′08″ S, 29°25′22″ E), South Africa: cooperative (continuously grazed since 2017), commercial (rotationally grazed for >20 years), and communal (continuously grazed for >20 years) farms. This was carried out by measuring the penetration resistance and infiltration, soil nutrients, forage quality contents for

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Slayi, Mhlangabezi, Leocadia Zhou, and Kgabo Humphrey Thamaga. "Land Degradation in Southern Africa: Restoration Strategies, Grazing Management, and Livelihoods." Agriculture 14, no. 10 (2024): 1849. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14101849.

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Land degradation in communal rangelands poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity, and livelihoods in southern Africa. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research trends, key contributors, thematic evolution, and collaborative networks in the field of land degradation in communal rangelands from 1997 to 2024. Utilizing data obtained from the Scopus database, we examined 66 publications to identify patterns in publication output, leading journals, influential articles, and prominent authors and institutions. The analysis demonstrates an

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Tinoziva, Hungwe, Mugabe Prisca, Mutisi Charles, and Gandiwa Edson. "Influence of Communal Area Grazing Management System on the Nutritive Value of Forages Selected by Cattle in a Semi-Arid Area of Zimbabwe." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 9 (2013): 663–68. https://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2013.9.061713678.

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A study was conducted to determine the effect of grazing management system on the nutritive value of forages selected by cattle. Animals were observed while grazing and the grazed samples were collected. The samples were analysed for chemical composition and digestibility. There were significant (P<0.05) interactions between grazing system and month of sampling on acid detergent fibre (ADF) and crude protein (CP) contents of the forages. Month of sampling had a significant (P<0.05) effect on all the parameters analysed. Samples collected under the traditional grazing system had significa

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Gusha, Bukho, Anthony R. Palmer, and Thantaswa C. Zondani. "Assessing Livestock Grazing Distribution in Communal Rangelands of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Towards Monitoring Livestock Movements in Rangelands." Land 12, no. 4 (2023): 760. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land12040760.

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In the past, rangelands were managed in a semi-nomadic manner, where pastoralists would distribute livestock to different parts of the rangeland depending on the availability of forage. However, understanding how livestock use rangelands has not been a subject of many studies as the devices to monitor livestock were not available. The objective of this study was to assess livestock grazing distribution in communal rangeland of the Eastern Cape in South Africa in order to improve livestock grazing. The study used Global Positioning Systems (GPS) that were placed on six animals including three s

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Gebremedhn, Haftay Hailu, Tessema Zewdu Kelkay, Yayanshet Tesfay, et al. "Carbon Stock and Change Rate under Different Grazing Management Practices in Semiarid Pastoral Ecosystem of Eastern Ethiopia." Land 11, no. 5 (2022): 639. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land11050639.

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Grazing management strategies tend to have different effects on rangeland plant production. Changes in grazing management can, therefore, affect the carbon stock potential of rangelands. Despite rangeland ecosystems being important global sinks for carbon, we know relatively little about the effect of traditional grazing management practices on their potential to store carbon. In this study, we evaluated the carbon stock and change rate of rangelands using three traditional grazing management practices in the semiarid pastoral ecosystem of eastern Ethiopia. By comparing data on vegetation and

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Scheetz, Austin A., Eli P. Fenichel, and Daniel I. Rubenstein. "Effects of a grazing permit market on pastoralist behavior and overgrazing in Kenya." Environmental Research Letters 17, no. 3 (2022): 035002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac54cc.

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Abstract The success of market-based mechanisms in reducing conflicts and internalizing externalities depends on their ability to clarify property rights amongst heterogenous resource users. We investigate the effectiveness of novel markets in achieving their goals using the case study of grazing markets in Laikipia County, Kenya. In this system, sheep- and goat (shoat)- and cattle-rearing pastoralists negotiate land access for cattle with neighboring cattle ranchers. Using data on pastoralists’ livestock and contracting preferences and a model of pastoral herd management, we show that contrac

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Gashe, Alemu, and Awoke Kassa. "Evaluation of Grazing Land Condition in Gozamen District, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia." International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Science and Toxicology 3, no. 2 (2018): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.15226/2572-3162/3/2/00117.

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The study was conducted in Gozamen district of East Gojam Zone of the Amhara region to assess the major feed resources, the grazing land condition, and the floristic composition and biomass yields of herbaceous species to generate baseline information which can be used for future management of grazing land resources in the area. The survey data was collected by interviewing a total of 120 households by random selection of two rural-kebeles from three altitudes [high, mid and low].To assess grazing land condition, the district was stratified into three altitudes [high, mid and low altitudes]. F

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Slayi, Mhlangabezi, and Zuko Mpisana. "Prevalence and Diversity of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Tick Species in Communal Feedlots Compared to Rural Free-Grazing Cattle in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Parasitologia 5, no. 2 (2025): 28. https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia5020028.

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Gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) and tick infestations remain critical health challenges limiting cattle productivity in rural South Africa, particularly within communal farming systems. The Eastern Cape Province, characterized by high livestock densities and variable management practices, provides a unique context in which to examine parasitic burdens across systems. This study aimed to compare the prevalence, intensity, and diversity of GIPs and tick species in cattle raised under rural communal grazing versus communal feedlot systems in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A total of

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Kemp, D. R., and P. M. Dowling. "Towards sustainable temperate perennial pastures." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 40, no. 2 (2000): 125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea98003.

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Naturalised pastures across the higher rainfall (>600 mm) perennial pasture zone of south-eastern Australia are less productive than they were, while sown pastures fail to maintain their initial levels of production. Several factors have contributed to this, including lack of knowledge of suitable grazing practices, weed invasion, increasing acid soils, rising water tables and poor management practices during droughts. A key issue in each case is the decline in perennial grass species which is both a cause and effect of the decline in productivity and sustainability of these ecosystems. Thi

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Moyo, Bethwell, and Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali. "Abandoned Croplands: Drivers and Secondary Succession Trajectories under Livestock Grazing in Communal Areas of South Africa." Sustainability 14, no. 10 (2022): 6168. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14106168.

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Cropland abandonment has been happening in different parts of the world and is being driven by socio-economic, ecological, edaphic, and environmental factors. Most of the research focusing on drivers of cropland abandonment, succession trajectories, and responses to active restoration initiatives has been conducted in the republic of Nepal and regions such as Europe and America. In South Africa, the impact of cropland abandonment on household livelihoods, changes in vegetation and soil properties, and soil seed bank statuses have been conducted mainly in the Eastern Cape Province. The drivers

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Nasiru Mohammed, Yusuf Muhammad Sanyinna, and Ridwan Nuhu Ahmed. "Prevalence of Brucellosis in Cattle under Different Management Systems in Mbale District, Eastern Region of Uganda." International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive 2, no. 2 (2021): 031–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.53771/ijbpsa.2021.2.2.0097.

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The research study was conducted on prevalence of Brucellosis in cattle under different management systems in Mbale District, Eastern Region of Uganda. The research design adopted was a purposive sampling. 48 respondents from different farms were selected using a random sampling to allow equal representation of the farms. The data were collected using both blood samples and questionnaires. A total of 78 serum samples collected from different cattle were serologically assessed using Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) and Serum Agglutination Test (SAT). The high sero-prevalence of 37.5% was recorded

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Yami, Mastewal, Christian Vogl, and Michael Hauser. "Informal institutions as mechanisms to address challenges in communal grazing land management in Tigray, Ethiopia." International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 18, no. 1 (2011): 78–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2010.530124.

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Baumgartner, Sabine A., Stuart W. Smith, Gundula S. Bartzke, et al. "Love your wet grass! Dry season grazing reserves show highest grass regrowth in communal semi-arid rangelands of Tanzania." PLOS ONE 19, no. 11 (2024): e0313818. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313818.

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Land management by seasonal migratory herding, traditionally implemented by pastoralists, has allowed semi-arid rangeland ecosystems to remain productive and resilient to highly erratic, seasonal rainfall patterns. Changing pastoralist practices and rainfall patterns due to climate change have the potential to negatively influence the resilience of rangelands. To test the impact of different communal rangeland practices and increasing frequency of disturbance on the rangelands’ vegetation, we established a clipping experiment in three rangeland management types: rainy season rangeland, dry sea

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Mavromihalis, J. A., J. Dorrough, S. G. Clark, V. Turner, and C. Moxham. "Manipulating livestock grazing to enhance native plant diversity and cover in native grasslands." Rangeland Journal 35, no. 1 (2013): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/rj12074.

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Temperate perennial grasslands globally have been subject to extensive biodiversity loss. Identifying livestock grazing regimes that maintain and enhance the diversity and cover of native plant species in these ecosystems remains a key challenge. The responses of vegetation to different sheep grazing regimes were assessed over 3 years in grasslands of south-eastern Australia. An open communal experimental design was used to assess the effects of varying season and duration of exclusion of grazing by sheep, replicated at three locations. Manipulation of season and duration of exclusion of grazi

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Girma, Mekete. "Production system of indigenous goat population reared in pastoral and agro-pastoral districts of South Omo, Ethiopia." International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology 13, no. 1 (2023): 51–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v13i1.68007.

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The study was carried out to document the production system of indigenous Woyto-Guji goats and the major limitations to goat production reared in two districts (Nyangatom and Maale) of South Omo, Ethiopia. Stepwise purposive followed by a random sampling method was used to select respondents. Based on the result, the households in Nyangatom district preferred to rear cattle, goats and sheep and less number of poultry when compared to those residing in the Maale district. The purpose of keeping goats in the district was primarily for tangible and intangible benefits. They are raised for their m

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Al-Momani, Waleed, Robin R.A.J. Nicholas, and Mahmoud N. Abo-Shehada. "Seroprevalence and risk factors of Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum among small ruminants in northern Jordan." Current Research in Microbiology and Infection 2, no. 1 (2021): 14–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.31559/crmi2021.2.1.3.

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During 2002-2003 the seroprevalence of Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum was studied among 104 small ruminant’s flocks (18 sheep, 27 goat and 59 mixed flocks) in northern Jordan. At least 5 serum samples/flock were tested using iELISA test. The true flock-level seroprevalences of Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum were 56%, 39%, 28% in small ruminant (sheep and goats), sheep and goats respectively. There was no significant difference (X2 = 2, d.f. =1, p = 0.15) between seroprevalences in sheep and goats at the flock level. A total of 29 variables including production and health mana

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Shayamano, Andrew, and V. Dzingirayi. "Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Wetland Management in the Wake of Climate Change in Mashonaland East Province: Exploring Potentiated Links." International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology 4, no. 1 (2025): 59–68. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14830996.

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Wetlands provide key resources for rural livelihoods in communal landscapes and rural economies world over. For the majority of communal farmers in Zimbabwe, wetlands support diverse communal livelihoods. However, in recent years, wetlands have experienced diverse forms of degradation which in turn affects rural livelihoods. Based on evidence collected from focus group discussions and key informant interviews this paper explores how indigenous knowledge systems is a potential management package for the restoration of wetlands in dire situations. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were handy in cap

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Atsbha, Tesfay, Solomon Wayu, Nguse Gebretsadkan, Tsgehiwet Giday, and Tesfay Gebremariam. "Exclosure land management for restoration of herbaceous species in degraded communal grazing lands in Southern Tigray." Ecosystem Health and Sustainability 6, no. 1 (2020): 1829993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2020.1829993.

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Mekuria, W., and E. Aynekulu. "EXCLOSURE LAND MANAGEMENT FOR RESTORATION OF THE SOILS IN DEGRADED COMMUNAL GRAZING LANDS IN NORTHERN ETHIOPIA." Land Degradation & Development 24, no. 6 (2011): 528–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ldr.1146.

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Ntalo, Malizo, Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali, Bethwell Moyo, Ntuwiseni Emile Mmbi, and Kwena Hilda Mokoboki. "Physical and chemical properties of the soils in selected communal properties associations of South Africa." PeerJ 10 (October 19, 2022): e13960. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13960.

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Communal Property Associations (CPAs) rangeland users need more knowledge on the state of their respective grazing lands and also the interaction of soil properties with grazing management implemented. This study aimed to investigate the effect grazing has on the physical and chemical properties of four different soil types found in selected CPAs of the Bela-Bela municipality, they are as follows: Mawela (Hutton-clay loam: HCL), Bela-Bela (Hutton-clay: HC), Moretele (Hutton-loamy sand: HLS) and Ramorula (Ecca sand-clay loam: ESCL).The macro and micro minerals, pH, nitrate-nitrogen, ammonium-ni

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Bulte, Erwin, and Rein Haagsma. "The Welfare Effects of Index-Based Livestock Insurance: Livestock Herding on Communal Lands." Environmental and Resource Economics 78, no. 4 (2021): 587–613. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10640-021-00545-1.

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AbstractAgricultural (index) insurance for smallholders in developing countries has gained traction in academic and policy circles. The expectation is that the uptake of insurance will protect smallholders from production shocks and incentivize them to modernize production. We develop a simple theoretical model to demonstrate that the welfare effects of insurance are fundamentally ambiguous—even in the absence of transaction costs or basis risk. The second-best nature of the institutional context within which smallholders operate implies that the uptake of insurance may accentuate pre-existing

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Dianto, Dianto, and Jasardi Gunawan. "Establishment of Land Rights on Lar Land in Critical Forest Areas as a Strategy for Sustainable Forest Management." Ideas: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial, dan Budaya 10, no. 4 (2024): 1105. https://doi.org/10.32884/ideas.v10i4.1964.

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Land criticism in forest areas is a significant issue faced by many countries. This study analyzes the development of Lar land rights as a strategy for sustainable forest management in Sumbawa. Through empirical methods, the study shows that the integration of Lar with communal grazing and livestock can increase economic, ecological, and social growth. From a regulatory perspective, the implementation of Lar is supported by regional regulations and decisions of the Regent and Minister regarding forest areas. The study results indicate that the Lar scheme effectively deals with critical land wh

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Flesch, Aaron D., and Antonio Esquer. "Impacts of Riparian Restoration on Vegetation and Avifauna on Private and Communal Lands in Northwest Mexico and Implications for Future Efforts." Air, Soil and Water Research 13 (January 2020): 117862212093806. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1178622120938060.

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Restoring and enhancing riparian vegetation on private and communal lands in Mexico is important for biodiversity conservation given the ecological significance of these areas and the scarcity of public protected areas. To enhance riparian vegetation and wildlife habitats and train local people in restoration techniques, we implemented restoration and outreach efforts on private and communal lands in the Sky Islands region of northwest Mexico. We fenced 475 ha of riparian zones from livestock, erected erosion-control structures, planted trees, and developed management agreements for cool-seaso

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Thuamsuwan, Nattanan, Karoon Chanachai, Monaya Ekgatat, Prakit Srisai, Tippawon Prarakamawongsa, and Theera Rukkwamsuk. "Risk Factors Associated with Brucellosis Seropositivity in Goat Farms of Sing Buri Province, Thailand." World's Veterinary Journal 13 (March 25, 2023): 191–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.54203/scil.2023.wvj20.

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During 2012 - 2016, goat farms in Sing Buri province were growing rapidly with support from the Thai government. In the following three years (2017-2019), the analysis of brucellosis surveillance data indicated that the seropositivity of brucellosis in goats increased. Therefore, this study attempted to identify possible risk factors associated with brucellosis seropositivity in meat goats raised in Sing Buri province of Thailand. A case-control study was conducted in a random sampling of 72 goat farms in Sing Buri province, Thailand. Questionnaires were used to collect information regarding f

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Ndamane, Nandipha Gloria, Manqhai Kraai, Ntuthuko Raphael Mkhize, Tlou Julius Tjelele, and Zivanai Tsvuura. "Increasing densities of Leucosidea sericea have minimal effects on grazing capacity and soil characteristics of a high-altitude communal rangeland at Vuvu, South Africa." PLOS ONE 19, no. 9 (2024): e0308472. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308472.

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Increasing densities of woody plants, known as woody plant encroachment, is a phenomenon affecting savannas and grasslands in many parts of the world. Yet, these ecosystems sustain a significant proportion of the human population through the provision of ecosystem services, such as forage for livestock and wildlife production. While low to medium altitude rangelands are encroached by many species of woody plants, high altitude rangelands in southern Africa show increasing densities of Leucosidea sericea, a woody shrub or small to medium-sized tree. Influences of this species on rangeland dynam

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Ngoshe, Yusuf Bitrus, Eric Etter, Jose Pablo Gomez-Vazquez, and Peter N. Thompson. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Communal Livestock Farmers regarding Animal Health and Zoonoses in Far Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 1 (2022): 511. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010511.

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The presence of zoonotic diseases adversely affects livestock production and farmers’ livelihood in communal areas. A lack of awareness about zoonotic diseases among rural farmers results in economic losses and health risks. The far north-eastern corner of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, South Africa, is home to large numbers of communal livestock farmers who live adjacent to wildlife reserves and international borders. There have been reports of zoonotic and trade-sensitive diseases in the area, but farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in this regard are poorly understood. This st

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Kemp, D. R., D. L. Michalk, and J. M. Virgona. "Towards more sustainable pastures: lessons learnt." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 40, no. 2 (2000): 343. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea99001.

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The Temperate Pasture Sustainability Key Program (TPSKP) was established across south-eastern Australia to test the hypotheses that an improved perennial grass content in pastures would result in fewer weeds, better water use (and hence lesser impacts on soil salinity), and lower soil acidification rates. Grazing tactics were seen as a means to enhance or maintain the perennial grass content. Soil and water sustainability experiments in summer and winter dominant rainfall environments showed fewer weeds, improvements in water use and less acidity under perennial versus annual grass pastures. F

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Rohde, R. F., N. M. Moleele, M. Mphale, et al. "Dynamics of grazing policy and practice: environmental and social impacts in three communal areas of southern Africa." Environmental Science & Policy 9, no. 3 (2006): 302–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2005.11.009.

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Hungwe, Tinoziva, Rachel Gwazani, Charles Mutisi, and Prisca Mugabe. "Influence of Communal Area Grazing Management System on the Foraging Behaviour of Steers in a Semi-Arid Area of Zimbabwe." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 12 (2013): 787–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.15580/gjas.2013.3.101613903.

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Matshawule,, S. "Species Composition and Biomass Production in Two Communal Coastal Rangelands of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Advance in Biological Research 1, no. 1 (2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/abr.2020001.

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This study investigated species composition and biomass production of herbaceous plants in two communal rangelands surrounding homesteads areas. In each study area, the rangelands were divided based on the distance from homesteads into near (up to 1 km), middle (> 1–2 km) and far (> 2–3 km) sites. On each site a HVU of 50 m x 20 m was used and six 0.25 m2 quadrants were laid randomly on each HVU. Herbaceous species found within a quadrant were identified, counted and their height and tuft were measured. Herbaceous species were also harvested, bulked and placed into well labelled brown pa

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Nebere, Habtamu, Degefa Tolossa, and Amare Bantider. "Analyzing Factors Affecting the Sustainability of Land Management Practices in Mecha Woreda, Northwestern Ethiopia." Sustainability 13, no. 13 (2021): 7007. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13137007.

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In Ethiopia, the practice of land management started three decades ago in order to address the problem of land degradation and to further boost agricultural production. However, the impact of land management practices in curbing land degradation problems and improving the productivity of the agricultural sector is insignificant. Various empirical works have previously identified the determinants of the adoption rate of land management practices. However, the sustainability of land management practices after adoption, and the various factors that control the sustainability of implemented land m

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Worku, Bainesagn, Mezgebu Getnet, and Anduamlak Assaye. "Characterization of Cattle Production System in East Gojjam Zone of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia." Science Research 12, no. 1 (2024): 9–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.sr.20241201.12.

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Survey was conducted in four Districts of East Gojjam Zone Amhara Regional state of Ethiopia (Sinan, Dejen, Gozamen and Machakel). The objectives of the survey were to characterize cattle production systems, asses feed resources of cattle in eastern Gojjam and identify major constraint of cattle production in the zone. A total of 160 household heads were randomly selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The study revealed that the average cattle herd size was 7.55 ± 0.31 heads per household and were significantly different (P&lt;0.01) among districts. In the study distric

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Mokgakane, Thabile Joyce, Victor Mlambo, Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali, and Norman Magoro. "Contribution of Soil Type to Quantity and Nutritional Value of Grass Species on the South African Highveld." Resources 10, no. 10 (2021): 106. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/resources10100106.

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The biggest threat to cattle production in most South African communal areas is poor management of grazing, which negatively affects vegetation and soil structures. This study was conducted to assess the spatial variation of grass species density, production potential and quality in Breyten (Hutton soil type), Davel (Avalon soil type), and Wesselton (Clovelly soil type) communal rangelands in the highveld region of Mpumalanga province. Three 100 m transects per grazing area, placed at 50 m intervals (0, 50, and 100 m) were used to collect soil samples at 200 mm depth. A 100 m permanent line po

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Alemayehu, Mengistu, Tilahun Amede, M. Böhme, and K. J. Peters. "Collective management on communal grazing lands: Its impact on vegetation attributes and soil erosion in the upper Blue Nile basin, northwestern Ethiopia." Livestock Science 157, no. 1 (2013): 271–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2013.06.024.

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Eriksson, Ove, Matilda Arnell, and Karl-Johan Lindholm. "Historical Ecology of Scandinavian Infield Systems." Sustainability 13, no. 2 (2021): 817. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13020817.

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Infield systems originated during the early Iron Age and existed until the 19th century, although passing many transitions and changes. The core features of infield systems were enclosed infields with hay-meadows and crop fields, and unenclosed outland mainly used for livestock grazing. We examine the transitions and changes of domesticated landscapes with infield systems using the framework of human niche construction, focusing on reciprocal causation affecting change in both culture and environment. A first major transition occurred during the early Middle Ages, as a combined effect of a gro

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Tinoziva, Hungwe, Mugabe Prisca, Mutisi Charles, and Gandiwa Edson. "Influence of Communal Area Grazing Management System on the Nutritive Value of Forages Selected by Cattle in a Semi-Arid Area of Zimbabwe." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 9 (2013): 663–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.15580/gjas.2013.3.061713678.

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Sandhage-Hofmann, A., E. Kotzé, L. van Delden, et al. "Rangeland management effects on soil properties in the savanna biome, South Africa: A case study along grazing gradients in communal and commercial farms." Journal of Arid Environments 120 (September 2015): 14–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2015.04.004.

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Ulziibaatar, Munguntuul, and Kenichi Matsui. "Herders’ Perceptions about Rangeland Degradation and Herd Management: A Case among Traditional and Non-Traditional Herders in Khentii Province of Mongolia." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (2021): 7896. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147896.

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Herders play essential roles in sustaining Mongolia’s economy and rangeland conditions. As about 90% of Mongolia’s livestock grazes on natural pasture, how herders manage it largely affects the future sustainability of the livestock industry. Since Mongolia transformed its grazing practices from communal management into loosely regulated household practices in 1990, overgrazing has become a growing concern. Considering this concern, this paper examines the extent to which traditional and non-traditional herders perceive pasture conditions and practice management. We conducted the questionnaire

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Getnet, Mezgebu, Bainesagn Worku, and Esubalew Shitaneh. "Assessment of the Production System of Indigenous Dairy Cattle Breeds in Metekel and Some Parts of the Awi Zone, Ethiopia." World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology 2, no. 4 (2024): 147–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.wjast.20240204.15.

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This study was conducted in Mtekel and some parts of the Awi Zone to assess indigenous dairy cattle production patterns in the study area. The majority of respondents (98.3% and 53.95%) were male and literate, respectively. Land holdings varied significantly, ranging from landless households to those owning up to 280 hectares. The predominant farming activity was mixed farming (69%). Agriculture was the primary source of income for 79.3% of respondents across all districts. The trend in cattle productivity was increasing, with the main objective of cattle production being income generation. Ca

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Arjjumend, Hasrat. "Rangelands and Pastoralism in Globalized Economies: Policy Paralysis and Legal Requisites." Pastures & Pastoralism 02 (May 20, 2024): 34–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.33002/pp0203.

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Growing quest for globalization and expanding economies have resulted into fragmentation, enclosure, grabbing, militarization and devastation of rangelands. Grasslands – covering 70% of the global agricultural area – are the basis for livestock production. In most of the countries, governments have little recognition of communal tenures of agro-pastoralists. Consequently, both pastoralists and rangeland ecosystems have suffered a grim fate. On the contrary, the subsistence pastoralism is an established sustainable strategy of livelihood and ecosystem conservation in the rangelands. Unfortunate

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Anjila, Henry S., Jacob W. Wakhungu, and Alice Ndiema. "The Influence of Household Dynamics on Ruminant Livestock Production Systems and the Kakamega Forest Ecosystem, Kenya." African Journal of Empirical Research 6, no. 1 (2025): 823–34. https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.6.1.70.

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The dynamics of households significantly influence the management of ruminant livestock within the Kakamega forest ecosystem, particularly in response to the challenges posed by climate change. This, in turn, has both direct and indirect effects on the Kakamega forest ecosystem. This study sought to determine the influence of the household dynamics on ruminant livestock production systems and the Kakamega forest ecosystem, Kenya. The study was grounded in the Ecological Systems Theory. The study employed a correlational research methodology. The study used a structured questionnaire to obtain

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Alabi, Olufemi Mobolaji, Oyekemi S. Alabi, Taiwo Adeyanju, and Mary-Ann Ajayi. "PSII-6 Tick infestation and its implications on health and welfare of cattle under pastoral system in Nigeria." Journal of Animal Science 102, Supplement_3 (2024): 431–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.489.

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Abstract The pastoral system is a predominant form of cattle production in Nigeria, characterized by extensive grazing on communal lands. However, this system is challenged by various factors, including tick infestation, which significantly affects cattle health and welfare hence this investigation which aims to provide an in-depth understanding of tick infestation in the context of Nigerian pastoral systems, emphasizing its impact on cattle health and welfare. The country harbors a diverse array of tick species that affect cattle. These ticks belong to different genera, including Rhipicephalu

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Hezron, Elkana, Issakwisa B. Ngondya, and Linus K. Munishi. "Sustaining indigenous Maasai Alalili silvo-pastoral conservation systems for improved community livelihood and biodiversity conservation in East African rangelands." PLOS ONE 19, no. 5 (2024): e0303649. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303649.

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Alalili system is one among the fewest remnant African indigenous and local knowledge systems that is traditionally practiced by Maasai pastoral communities to conserve certain portions of rangeland resources such as pastures and water for subsequent grazing during dry seasons. Despite its existence, East African rangelands face diverse threats from tenure security, unsustainable practices, climate, and land-use change that are notably endangering the biodiversity, livelihoods, and ecosystems in the landscape. Like other indigenous conservation systems, the sustainability of Alalili systems is

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Díaz-Gaona, Cipriano, Manuel Sánchez-Rodríguez, and Vicente Rodríguez-Estévez. "Assessment of the Sustainability of Extensive Livestock Farms on the Common Grasslands of the Natural Park Sierra de Grazalema." Sustainability 13, no. 4 (2021): 1818. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13041818.

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The communal pastures of the Natural Park Sierra de Grazalema are grazed by a total of 23 extensive herds, of which 75% are certified as organic, although only 39% are subsidized for being organic. In a previous research work, these farms were characterized and classified into four typologies: group 1 (farms of intermediate size and without sheep), group 2 (large and very extensive farms), group 3 (farms with sheep suitable for both meat and milk) and group 4 (farms with dairy goat milk and without cattle). In this article, the sustainability of these farms is evaluated and compared based on t

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