Future-proofing extensive livestock production in subtropical grasslands and savannas

Kirkman, Kevin P; Fynn, Richard W S; McGranahan, Devan; O’Reagain, Peter J; Dugmore, Trevor

doi:10.1093/af/vfad045

Animal Frontiers

2023

DOI: 10.1093/af/vfad045

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Future-proofing extensive livestock production in subtropical grasslands and savannas

Kevin P Kirkman,

Richard W S Fynn,

Devan McGranahan

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Past, Present, and Future of Forbs in Old-Growth Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands

Siebert,

te Beest,

Fynn

et al. 2024

Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics

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Forbs are important contributors to species diversity and ecosystem functions in low-latitude grasslands, where they support diverse herbivore communities and millions of people. Native forb assemblages tolerate disturbances and physiological stressors (fire, herbivory, drought, and frost) that together have shaped their exceptional functional diversity. Yet, compared to trees and grasses, forbs have received much less attention in grassland studies until recently. Here, we review forb-centric literature to illustrate that land conversion and responsible management of fire and herbivory are crucial to maintaining forb diversity. Management practices promoting forb diversity offer (a) high-quality food items and medicinal resources that support rural livelihoods and animal diversity (from wild ungulates and livestock to fossorial rodents and insects), including their adaptive foraging patterns, and (b) carbon and nutrient inputs that regulate belowground processes. Improved understanding of the above- and belowground regeneration strategies of forbs is critical for restoration and conservation to secure their services in future old-growth tropical and subtropical grasslands.

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The influence of soil properties on grass and Kob abundance in Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

Olajesu,

Akinrinola

2024

Rev. Fac. Nac. Agron. Medellín

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The dependence of livestock on grasses as food for sustainability has been established. However, there is limited information on the variation in soil properties on grass and animal abundance at the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP). Therefore, the impact of soil properties on grassland and Kob were assessed at the Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria, using an established transect [Gilbert Child (GC), Shehu Shagari (SS), Mamudu Lapai (ML), Hussain Mashi (HM) and Mara Staude (MS)]. The results indicated that variations in soil physical properties were not significantly different. However, Mamodu Lapai (ML) soil had 16.06% higher clay content compared to Hussain Mashi (HM) soils and Mara Staude (MS), and 9.61% compared to Gilbert Child (GC) and Shehu Shagari (SS) soils. Gilbert Child soil had significantly higher soil pH than ML and MS soils. Total organic carbon and total N were lowest in GC, but higher in Na contents. Grass coverage was significantly higher in GC than in MS, while SS, ML, HM, and MS had 9.67, 25.92, 12.96, and 41.97% lower grass coverage, respectively. The cluster size of Kob and the number of Kob sited were significantly higher in GC than in MS, ML, and HM. Grass abundance and Kob activity were higher under sandy soil with high soil pH and Na content but low in TOC and TN. Maintaining grass cover and animal stock at the KLNP requires a proper grazing management strategy that ensures continual maintenance of soil quality for sustainability.

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Future-proofing extensive livestock production in subtropical grasslands and savannas

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Livestock adaptation to climate

Livestock adaptation to climate

Past, Present, and Future of Forbs in Old-Growth Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands

The influence of soil properties on grass and Kob abundance in Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

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