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Cattle trampling and soil compaction on loamy sands
Author(s) -
Mulholland B.,
Fullen M. A.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
soil use and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.709
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1475-2743
pISSN - 0266-0032
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-2743.1991.tb00873.x
Subject(s) - trampling , loam , compaction , soil compaction , bulk density , penetrometer , environmental science , soil water , macropore , soil science , soil structure , geology , agronomy , geotechnical engineering , chemistry , grazing , biology , mesoporous material , biochemistry , catalysis
. Field investigations on loamy sand soil showed that compaction by cattle trampling increased soil bulk density and cone penetrometer resistance. Trampling produced very dense zones at depths of 7–10.5 cm, which impeded drainage, despite the presence of large macropores. Soil structural and hydrological changes caused by hoof compaction can result in serious pasture management problems. Compaction simulation experiments on saturated turf indicated that most severe structural damage occurs on initial compaction.