SS2 Second Term Animal Husbandry Lesson Note – Factors Affecting the Distribution of Pasture

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WEEK 5

SUB-TOPIC 1

Factors affecting the distribution of pasture

Climatic factors: Elements of climate which can directly influence the distribution of pasture are rainfall, wind, temperature, relative humidity, day length, sunlight etc.

Soil or Edaphic pasture: This refers to the level of fertility of the soil. Fertile soil tends to support pasture growth while poor soil does not. Soil factor s which influences the distribution of pasture are soil pH, soil texture, soil structure as well as the slope of the land(topography).

Biotic factors: Biotic factors such as diseases pests, parasites, predators generally affect or influence the distribution of pasture. Human activities such as bush burning, and over grazing generally have adverse effects on the distribution of pasture.

 Factor affecting the productivity of pasture

• Resistance to trampling
• Seed viability
• Management

Factors affecting pasture establishment in West Africa.

• Quality of Pasture Seed
• Pests and diseass.
• Prevalence of weeds

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