Free range system
A farming system where animals have access to an outdoor area for at least part of the day. The proportion of time spent under this condition can be specified as a percentage. For ruminant cycles, we recommend using more specific terms, such as [Confined pasture system](/term/confinedPastureSystem), [Open range system](/term/openRangeSystem), [Hilly pasture system](/term/hillyPastureSystem), [Indoor animal system](/term/indoorAnimalSystem), and/or [Feedlot system](/term/indoorAnimalSystem).
Also known as: Mixed outdoor-indoor system; Mixed indoor-outdoor system
- Term type: System
- Units: %
References
HESTIA Glossary