A single, concise definition has been the objective, rather than a listing of alternatives.Īs a result of the work of this Committee, a review of the literature dealing with terminology was compiled. This organization helps to establish relationships among term groups and to form the structure that can be the basis for new terms. Whenever possible, it has be useful to identify first the term in the broad sense, then the terms that identify the various component parts. Some terms are of value to present concepts even though the concept may not be easily documentable or measurable. Use of such terms causes misunderstanding and misrepresents established principles. Frequently, such terms have evolved in attempts to portray a concept or grazing management principle as something new and different, when in reality the term is simply a new word for an already existing and defined concept. Common use alone did not justify the existence of a term if it was unsound in logic or was simply an alternative version of an already existing and acceptable term. The approach of the Committee was to examine the merit, justification and logic of each term. Thus, terms addressed by the Committee were kept narrowly focused into four categories: 1) Terms for forages and grazing lands 2) Management concept terms 3) Terms of measurement, space, time or degree and 4) Methods of grazing. In scope, it goes beyond the grazing of domestic livestock and is applicable to grazing by wild animals as well, but terms were restricted to those directly applicable to grazing by animals. It is hoped that it will be the standard for use by authors and editors of publications concerning grazing. The availability of standardized terms and definitions should be of value for teaching, research, extension, industry and production. The charge to this Committee was to develop a consensus of clear definitions of terms used in the grazing of animals. Upon completion of its assignment, the publication of this Glossary, the Committee is to be dissolved. This Committee was assembled with the express purpose of addressing the discrepancies in terminology and producing a glossary of terms and definitions. Thus, corresponding members from Australia and New Zealand were included. It was also recognized that such terminology would be more useful if international participation was invited and encouraged. Department of the Interior, and other appropriate groups that have an interest in grazing lands and grazing animals. Thus, this Committee was composed of representatives of scientific societies, agencies within the U.S. Although this Committee was initiated by the American Forage and Grassland Council, it was recognized from the outset that to be successful, such an effort would need to be undertaken jointly by the broad array of organizations and agencies that have an interest in grazing animals. To resolve these problems of terminology, the Forage and Grazing Terminology Committee was organized to address the issue of usage of terms relevant to grazing animals. A search of the literature failed to reveal comprehensive definitions of the terms used with grazing lands and grazing animals. Communication based on such terms results in confusion and fails to convey information. TERMINOLOGY FOR GRAZING LANDS AND GRAZING ANIMALSĪs the science and industry of grazing animals has grown in recent years, there has been a parallel growth of terminology, but definitions of terms have sometimes been obscure and inappropriate, and there has been a proliferation of terms used for a single meaning or definition. "It is recommended that the International Grassland Congress endorse the continuing development of uniformity of terminology for grazing systems and grazing management, and that the Forage and Grazing Terminology Task Force report progress at the XVIII Congress". RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE XVII INTERNATIONAL GRASSLAND CONGRESS The Northeast Pasture Management Coordinating Committee The American Forage and Grassland Council The terms and definitions in this book have been endorsed by: It was also published in 1992 in the Journal of Production Agriculture, 5:191-201. Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals was originally published in 1991 by Pocahontas Press, Post Office Drawer F, Blacksburg, VA 24063-1020, (703) 951-0467. The Forage and Grazing Terminology Committee TERMINOLOGY FOR GRAZING LANDS AND GRAZING
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