Pasturage: meaning, definitions and examples

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pasturage

 

[ หˆpรฆs.tjสŠr.ษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

land use

Pasturage refers to land covered with vegetation that is used for grazing livestock. This term encompasses areas where domesticated animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, feed naturally on grasses and other forage plants. Pasturage plays a crucial role in animal husbandry, affecting the nutrition and health of livestock. Effective management of pasturage is essential for maintaining soil health and preventing overgrazing, which can lead to environmental degradation.

Synonyms

grazing land, meadow, pasture

Examples of usage

  • The farmers rotate their cattle to different pasturage.
  • Pasturage management is vital for sustainable livestock production.
  • The quality of pasturage can influence milk production in dairy cows.

Translations

Translations of the word "pasturage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฐเคพเค—เคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ padang penggembalaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัะพะฒะธั‰ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pastwisko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พ็‰งๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขturage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ดˆ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุนู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastvina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasienok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰งๅœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beitir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนั‹ะปั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otlaqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastizal

Etymology

The term 'pasturage' originates from the Middle English word 'pasturage' and the Old French 'pasturage,' which both mean 'pasture.' The root of this word is derived from the Latin 'pastor', meaning 'shepherd' or 'to feed,' reflecting its deep connection to the activity of raising and caring for livestock. Historically, communities relied on pasturage as a primary resource for maintaining livestock, crucial for agricultural economies. Over time, the definition evolved to encompass not just the physical land but also the practices associated with managing that land efficiently to support animal grazing. In modern usage, pasturage remains an essential consideration in agricultural planning and environmental stewardship, particularly as sustainable farming practices gain prominence.