Competition Between Prairie Dogs and Beef Cattle for Range Forage
Abstract
The principle objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of black-tailed prairie dogs on the availability and utilization of range forage by cattle and the seasonal weight gains of cattle. Small mammals and arthropods were monitored to determine if the presence of prairie dogs influence these populations. The thesis is in the format and style of the Journal of Range Management.
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