Effects of cattle grazing crop
residues on soil bulk density

Effects of cattle grazing crop residues on soil bulk density

Taylor, R.K.; Slocombe, J.W.

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Publication Date: 2000

Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 2000, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 3, 2000
Starting Page: 17, Ending Page: 19
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Abstract:

Effects of cattle grazing on soil bulk density were measured at two sites in central Kansas. Samples were taken at depths of 0 to 3 in. and 3 to 6 in. from grazed and ungrazed areas at five locations in each field. No statistical difference (P>0.01) between bulk densities of the two areas occurred at the 3 to 6 in. depth for either site. However, soil in the grazed areas had significantly higher (P<0.01) bulk density than that in the ungrazed areas at the 0 to 3 in. depth at both sites.

Keywords: Beef; Soil compaction; Stocker cattle; Grazing; Forage

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/4527

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