From the Canadian Journal of Animal Science

A scoping review on the impact of rotational grazing in beef cattle systems on greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, plant diversity, and plant productivity parameters

This comprehensive scoping review examines the effectiveness of rotational grazing systems promoted under Canada's Sustainable Agriculture Strategy, analyzing 15 studies across Canadian cow-calf operations and similar climate regions. The research reveals mixed results, with 46.5% of outcomes showing positive impacts and 53.5% showing neutral effects, while consistently demonstrating benefits for plant productivity and soil surface properties. These evidence-based findings provide critical insights for policymakers evaluating rotational grazing as a climate mitigation strategy in Canadian livestock operations.

By Lucia Sanguinetti, V. Margarita Sanguinettia, John Remnant, Karin Orsel, Heather Ganshorn, Minfeng Tang, and Guillaume Lhermie. 
 

Key words: adaptive multi-paddock grazing (AMP), intensive grazing, controlled grazing, carbon sequestration, ecosystem services, sustainable productive systems.

Published September 5, 2025.