Oxygen isotope analyses of skeletal remains (18 O/16 O, δ 18 O) are a powerful tool for
exploring major themes in bioarchaeology (the study of biological archaeological remains) …

The use of stable isotope ratio analysis in archaeology has exploded over the past few
decades to the point where it is now an established tool that is routinely used to investigate …

In temperate latitudes sheep have a seasonal reproductive behaviour, which imposes strong
constraints on husbandry in terms of work organization and availability of animal products …

Sheep remains constitute the main archaeozoological evidence for the presence of Early
Neolithic human groups in the highlands of the Southern Pyrenees but understanding the …

Present-day domestic cattle are reproductively active throughout the year, which is a major
asset for dairy production. Large wild ungulates, in contrast, are seasonal breeders, as were …

Despite the important role of livestock farming amongst Iron Age communities living in
mountain regions, there is little information about livestock management, and particularly …

Dietary intake, drinking behavior, and physiology together influence the isotopic composition
of herbivore tooth enamel, but the degree to which these factors influence the sequence of δ …

Today, sheep farmers in the Western Mediterranean de-season their ewes to achieve
autumnal births. This strategy contrasts sharply with spring lambing further north, and …

Vertical transhumance is a crucial animal management strategy that provides livestock with
fresh pasture on a seasonal basis while simultaneously expanding the scale of landscape …

In temperate Europe, sheep predominantly mate in autumn and lamb in the spring. In
contrast, present-day Mediterranean husbandries practice autumn lambing, with benefits in …