Controlling Invasive Weeds With Goats

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Controlling Invasive Weeds With Goats

In addition to these studies, DSU welcomes a new graduate student, Jenna Warren, who will be working on the use of goats to control Invasive plant species in Delaware. This project is in collaboration with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDoT). Invasive plant species are becoming a problem throughout the state of Delaware and the rest of the United States. The only options for controlling invasive weeds include the use of chemicals, mowing, controlled burns, and animal grazing. Animal grazing is one of the best options for weed control because it is both selective and sustainable and does not have the harmful environmental impacts. This project kicks off in June and will run until October for this year. Variables measured will include forage biomass, nutritive values, species diversity and effect of grazing on browse species during spring, summer, and fall of each grazing season. In addition, we will also determine the influence of browsing on parasite loads and body weights. If you would like more information on this research and other conducted at DSU or would like to give me your opinion about the type of research and programs you would like to see at DSU, please contact me at (302) 857– 6490 or djjackson@desu.edu.