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The grazing habits of African-owned, East African zebu cattle in Zambia (Northern Rhodesia)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

C. A. Smith
Affiliation:
Mount Makulu Research Station, Chilanga, Zambia, Northern Rhodesia

Extract

The grazing behaviour of village cattle in the Eastern Province of Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) was studied.

Usually, the cattle graze in the bush during the rains and on the dambos in the dry season. Where most of the upland was cultivated, the cattle were forced to graze in the dambos during the rains contrary to correct land use. The arable land and crop residues are grazed after the harvest in middry season.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1965

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