Jornada Experimental Range (USDA-ARS) annual stocking rates for cattle, horses, and sheep, 1916-2001

This data package contains data on stocking rates for cattle, horses,
and sheep on all pastures of the USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range
beginning in 1916. Grazing goats were infrequent and are therefore
included as part of the sheep category. Stocking rates are expressed
in animal unit month (AUM), which is based on metabolic weight and
average amount of forage needed by each animal unit per month. Total
AUM is calculated for each year for each animal unit. This study was
completed in 2001 and will not be updated.

NOTE: The USDA-ARS discontinued regular updates to this dataset after
2002 because of de-stocking.