The goal of this project is to determine and evaluate management practices that will enhance cattle production for small to mid-sized farm operators while addressing water quality, nutrient management, environmental/regulatory requirements, and operator training needs.

As an interdisciplinary team, we are using global positioning system (GPS) tracking data and geographical information systems (GIS) to determine key factors related to pasture utilization by cattle.

Funding for this project is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) through the National Water Quality Program.
 
 


Publications

Agouridis, C.T., D.R. Edwards, S.R. Workman, J.R. Bicudo, B.K. Koostra, E.S. Vanzant, and J.L. Taraba. 2005. Streambank Erosion Associated with Grazing Practices in the Humid Region. Trans. ASAE 48(1): 181-190.

Agouridis, C.T., T.S. Stombaugh, S.R. Workman, B.K. Koostra, D.R. Edwards, and E.S. Vanzant. 2004. Suitability of a GPS Collar for Grazing Studies. Trans. ASAE 47(4): 1321-1329.
 
   


For questions and comments regarding this site, contact:
Ben Koostra (bkoostra@bae.uky.edu)
Last updated March, 2005