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.