A simulation model of grazing sheep: I. Animal growth and intake

摘要: Abstract This paper is the first in a series that presents development and use of quantitative model sheep grazing system. The animal growth presented here draws from range sources reported literature, accounts for interactions between an animal's physiological state herbage quality on diet selection levels feed intake. estimates partition energy maintenance, pregnancy, lactation, wool fat protein accretion. was tested against published data found to be acceptable its intended as research tool evaluate performance physical economic consequences alternative technologies management strategies.