Land use #6 Rangelands Flashcards

1
Q

Define

Rangelands

A

Dry, open grasslands used for grazing of cattle; Normally not fenced in.

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2
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Types of Meat Production

A

Feedalots & Free Range

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Feedalots (CAFOs)

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Densely crowded method where animals are fed grain (corn) to raise them as quickly as possible.

economical

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4
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Feedalots

Manure Lagoons

A

Large, open storage pits for animal waste (manure)

Can get humans sick if consumed

Waste contains: ammonia (NH3), hormones, antibiotics, fecal coliform bacteria (e. coli)

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5
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Freerange

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Animals (usually cows) graze on grass & grow at a natural rate without growth hormones

Enviromental

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6
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pros and cons

Freerange

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Pros-Low density = no need for antibiotics
No need for high volumes of corn
Waste dispersed naturally over land
Acts as a fertilizer instead of building up in lagoons

Cons- Requires more total land use per pound of meat produced
More expensive for consumers

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7
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pros and cons

CAFO (feedalots)

A

Pros- Maximizes land use
Maximizes profit
Minimizes cost of meat for consumers

Cons-Maximizes land use
Maximizes profit
Minimizes cost of meat for consumers

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8
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Overgrazing

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Carrying capacity of cattle is exceeded and the land is overused, causing long-term soil damage

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9
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cons

Overgrazing

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Exposed land increases erosion
Damaged soil cannot retain water easily
Could remove habitats used by other animals
More animals would be needed in feedlots
Pollution of surface waters

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10
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Define

Seed Dissemination

A

movement, spread or transport of seeds away from the parent plant.

ex dandelions flying around or seeds in apples

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