How does Managed Grazing Affect Wisconsin’s Environment?

In Wisconsin, the prevalence of livestock and dairy farming has led to questions about how animal agriculture affects the environment. Many farmers who practice managed grazing have observed environmental benefits resulting from this management system. What have scientific studies shown about the effects of managed grazing on the environment?
This report presents results from papers which are the most relevant to managed grazing systems in Wisconsin and similar regions. An annotated bibliography accompanies the report.