Planned cattle grazing boosts rangeland health and wildlife abundance in Africa.
Planned grazing with high-density cattle groups can help improve African savanna ecosystems. By rotating cattle in bunched groups, the grazing behavior changes, leading to less selective eating and more bites per step. This results in cattle consuming less preferred grasses, allowing more palatable species to regrow after rains. The study found that planned grazing increased zebra presence due to the abundance of tastier grasses. Overall, this grazing method has the potential to reduce rangeland degradation and benefit both livestock and wildlife in East African savannas.