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Impact of grazing cattle on distribution of soil minerals

Grazing cattle redistribute soil minerals unevenly throughout a pasture, since livestock tend to concentrate (and
defecate) in shady areas or around the water source. Placement of water troughs and shade can minimize the
development of single-direction nutrient gradients in pastures. Missouri Grazing Manual. University of Missouri, Forage Systems Research Center. (Grazing Reference Materials Manual. Cooperative Extension Division of Wisconsin-Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Revised January 1997)