Effect of continuous v. daytime grazing on feed intake and growth of sheep grazing in a semi-arid grassland steppe
In the Inner Mongolian steppe, China, sheep generally graze during daytime and are kept in yards overnight.Hence, nutrients are not returned to the grassland, which might reduce its long-term productivity.Furthermore, the restricted grazing time may limit forage intake and thus the performance of sheep.The aim of this study was therefore to evaluat