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Keywords

Cattle, GIS, Habitat, Resource Selection

Abstract

Introduction Targeted cattle grazing is increasingly recognized as an effective method for controlling invasive grasses like cheatgrass in sagebrush-steppe ecosystems1. However, there's a lack of understanding about cattle distribution and their preference for invasives during the dormant season. One statistical model that provides insights into cattle distribution and the selection of resources (e.g., vegetation) is the Resource Selection Function (RSF) model2. Our research objective is to utilize a resource selection function to predict the probability of cattle selecting a particular location, in our case areas with higher cheatgrass abundance, based on environmental variables. The development of a resource selection function will provide a valuable tool for targeted grazing management, promoting efficient land use, aiding in resource planning, and contributing to the overall health of livestock and the ecosystem.

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2024-03-21

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

Cattle Resource Selection on Late Fall Sagebrush Steppe Habitat in Idaho, United States

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