Month: April 2022
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East Africa LEWS: Livestock Early Warning System
Striking a balance The delicate balance between selecting and maintaining a stocking rate that meets the short-term economic goals needed for ranch or pastoral household survival versus one that sustains long-term livestock carrying capacity has long dominated the decision-making process of livestock producers worldwide. This process is driven by the level of human needs of…
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BRASS: Burning Risk Assessment Support System
Assessing, mitigating wildfire risk Wildfire risk on rangeland is directly related to the state and condition of the vegetation and weather variables. These communities pose a high potential for wildfires during dry, windy weather conditions. Prescribed burning regimes are increasingly being utilized to mitigate future wildfire risks; however, concerns regarding unpredictable fire behavior have hampered…
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LMIS: Livestock Marketing Information System
A need for reliable, timely market information The livelihood of a vast majority of people in eastern Africa is highly dependent on income from livestock and livestock products. Therefore, the development of reliable and timely livestock market information is vital for the development of the countries in the region and provides a basis for livestock…
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PestMan: Brush and weed management decisions for Texas and New Mexico
Brush and weed management decisions for Texas and New Mexico PestMan is a free, Web-based decision support system that assists rangeland managers in making economically beneficial brush & weed management decisions in Texas & New Mexico. PestMan not only provides a comprehensive list of chemical and mechanical treatments for the most common problem plants in…
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Phygrow: Phytomass growth model
PHYGROW overview PHYGROW, short for phytomass growth model, is a daily time step computation engine that models above ground herb and shrub growth, forage consumption, and hydrologic processes. It is capable of modeling the growth dynamics of many plant species competing for limited resources while modeling grazing by herbivores in competition for forage resources. Phygrow…
