Restoring Biodiversity - 4/25/2023
What is rotational grazing? How long have horses been in America? Lessons from Sieben Livestock Company. And more….
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Articles
New Study by 84-Scientists Says That Wild Horses Were in North America Long Before Europeans
As discussed below, “Taylor et al. looked at the genetics of horses across the Old and New Worlds and studied archaeological samples. They found no evidence for direct Pleistocene ancestry of North American horses, but they did find that horses of European descent had been integrated into indigenous cultures across western North America long before the arrival of Europeans in that region.”
Videos
Beginner’s Guide To Rotational Grazing
Ever heard the term “Rotational Grazing” and wondered what it meant, or what the big deal was?
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 9: Sieben Live Stock Company
Sieben Live Stock Company is a family owned and operated ranch in north central Montana which raises cattle and sheep. The Hibbard family believes proper grazing techniques can improve overall land health. Their practices include high density grazing with cattle herds, allowing adequate time to rest– which has ultimately led to some remarkable changes on the range lands.
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