It may also be described as a small, irregular step-like formation on steep hillslopes, especially on those used for pasture which are formed by soil creep or erosion of surface soils  exacerbated by the trampling of livestock such as sheep or cattle. Synonyms are: catstep cattle terracing, sheep or cattle track.
A small, irregular step-like formation on steep hillslopes, often found in pastureland, is caused by soil creep and erosion from the trampling of livestock like sheep or cattle.  This can be referred to as a catstep, cattle terracing, or a sheep or cattle track.