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Filtering by: Committee Member Swanson, David K. Subject Beef cattle -- Behavior -- Climatic factors -- California -- Madera County

Temperature influences on cattle distribution and behavior in the central California foothills

Creator:

Smith, Kelly Ryan

Abstract:

The effect of temperature on cattle behavior and distribution was studied in the foothills of California. To accurately understand changes in livestock behavior and distribution, five seasonal trials, each spanning three to four weeks were conducted beginning spring 2004 and ending spring 2005. The two spring trials and the fall...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis