REPRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF BEEF CATTLE BEFORE AND AFTER IMPLEMENTING A SUSTAINABLE GRAZING SYSTEM IN A SEMI-ARID GRASSLAND OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Abstract

The semi-arid grasslands of South Africa are a major resource for beef farming. However, the reproduction performance of beef cattle is not optimal, and it is stressed differently by the different agriculture sectors due to various management systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of sustainable rangeland management on the reproduction of beef cattle and rangeland health.