The objective of this study was to determine the effect of goat grazing on the surface water quality of the alpine grasslands. Seven sites were selected across the goat farm for water sample collection and analysis. Samples were analyzed for BOD (Biological oxygen demand), total nitrogen, total phosphorous, electrical conductivity and water turbidity. All the above-mentioned parameters remained below the standard limit of Korean government at the end site. Puddles showed higher values, but below standard, as stagnant water has lower physico-chemical properties as of flowing water. The present study clearly showed that goat grazing doesn’t affect water quality in grasslands if grazing is according to carrying capacity of grassland and fertilizer application is judicious.

ABSTRACT
 Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION
 Ⅱ. MATERIALS AND METHODS
  1. Grazing site
  2. Sampling frequency
  3. Weather conditions
  4. Total nitrogen
  5. Biological oxygen demand (BOD)
  6. Total phosphorous
  7. Electrical conductivity
  8. Water turbidity
 Ⅲ. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
  Conclusion
 Ⅴ. REFERENCES

• Ali Sultan Khan(Kyungpook National University)
• Jeong-Tae Kim(Kyungpook National University)
• Dong-Woo Kim(Kyungpook National University)
• Ha-Young Park(Kyungpook National University)
• Chan-Ho Kwon(Kyungpook National University) Correspondingauthor