Wednesday, 9 November 2005: 12:55 PM
Symposium--Beyond the Plant: Biodiversity Impacts on the Grazing Animal
Sponsor:C06 Forage and Grazing Lands
Presiding:Thomas C. Griggs, Utah State University
Introductory Remarks
Implications of Linking Herbivore Experience, Varied Diets, and Plant Biochemical Diversity for Pastures.
Frederick D. Provenza, Utah State University
Ecological Scaling and Herbivore Behavior: Theoretical Implications for Pasture Management.
John P. Haskell, Utah State University
Break
Impacts of Spatial Patterns in Grassland on Animal Grazing Behavior, Intake and Performance.
David F. Chapman, University of Melbourne, Gerald Cosgrove, AgResearch, Anthony J. Parsons, AgResearch, David J. Barker, Ohio State University
Effect of Plant Species Diversity on Intake and Productivity of Livestock.
Kathy J. Soder, USDA-ARS, Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit
Discussion
Adjourn

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