Theme 19: Use of Supplements

The XIX International Grassland Congress took place in São Pedro, São Paulo, Brazil from February 11 through February 21, 2001.
Proceedings published by Fundacao de Estudos Agrarios Luiz de Queiroz

XIX International Grassland Congress:
Use of Supplements

Supplementation of Dairy Cows under Alfalfa Grazing Conditions with Ground Corn

A. R. Castillo, INTA, Argentina
L. A. Romero, INTA, Argentina
O. R. Quaino, INTA, Argentina
E. A. Comeron, INTA, Argentina
M. C. Gaggiotti, INTA, Argentina

Effect of Concentrate Supplementation on Milk Yield of Crossbred Holstein X Zebu Cows Grazing Elephantgrass

Fermino Deresz, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Antonio Carlos Cóser, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Rui da Silva Verneque, EMBRAPA, Brazil

Performance of Dairy Goats to Alfalfa Silage Based Diets Supplemented with Different Sources of Carbohydrates

J. L. Danelón, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
P. Allocati, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
M. Wawrzkiewicz, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
S. Bedogne, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
E. Ceballos, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
M. D’Alessio, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
L. Barletta, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
C. Colatto, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
D. Victoria, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Use of Supplements for Increasing Performances of Suckling Martinik Ewes When Fed Tropical Forages

E. O. Jimenez, INRA, Antilles-Guyane
G. Alexandre, INRA, Antilles-Guyane
H. Archimède, INRA, Antilles-Guyane
P. Despois, INRA, Antilles-Guyane
M. Jean-Bart, INRA, Antilles-Guyane
C. Jacquet, INRA, Antilles-Guyane

Effectt of Supplements on Forage Degradability of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu Grazed by Steers

J. R. A. Pereira, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Ricardo A. Reis, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
L. R. de A. Rodrigues, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
D. Freitas, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil

Dry Matter Intake of Periparturient Cows on a Fresh Pasture/Pasture-Hay Diet

J. R. Roche, Dairying Research Corporation, New Zealand
Dawn E. Dalley, Agriculture Victoria Ellinbank, Australia
F. O’Mara, University College Dublin, Ireland
E. S. Kolver, Dairying Research Corporation, New Zealand

Urine Calcium But Not Plasma Calcium or Urine Hydroxyproline Is Increased by a Systemic Acidosis in the Dairy Cow

J. R. Roche, Dairying Research Corporation, New Zealand
Dawn E. Dalley, Agriculture Victoria Ellinbank, Australia
F. O’Mara, University College Dublin, Ireland
E. S. Kolver, Dairying Research Corporation, New Zealand

Animal Performance on Brachiaria brizantha Alone or Supplemented with Concentrate or Protein Bank of Leucaena leucocephala

Antonio João Lourenço, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
Paulo Roberto Leme, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Marcelo de Queiroz Manella, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Performance of Beef Heifers of Various Genetic Groups, Supplemented or Not, in Coastcross Pastures

Armando de A. Rodrigues, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Geraldo M. da Cruz, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Rogério T. Barbosa, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Maurício M. de Alencar, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Luciano de A. Corrêa, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Gilson P. de Oliveira, EMBRAPA, Brazil

A Simulation Model to Evaluate Supplementation of Tropical Forage Diets for Dairy Cows

A. G. Assis, EMBRAPA, Brazil
O. F. Campos, EMBRAPA, Brazil
J. Dijkstra, Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences, The Netherlands
J. France, University of Reading, UK

Supplmentary Feeding and Management Strategies to Overcome Drought Situations on Three High Producing New Zealand Seasonal Dairy Farms

S. H. Benson, Massey University, New Zealand
P. N. P. Matthews, Massey University, New Zealand

Use of Supplements for Maintenance of Nelore Bullocks in Brachiaria decumbens, during the Dry Season in Acre, Brazilian Amazon

J. C. Carneiro, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Judson F. Valentim, EMBRAPA, Brazil
L. A. R. Valle, Agropecuaria Guaxupe S.A., Brazil

Roots and Potatoes as Supplements to an Alfalfa – Grass Diet to Dairy Cows

T. Eriksson, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
P. Ciszuk, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
E. Burstedt, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Supplementation of Lactating Cows Grazing Stargrass (Cynodon nlenfuensis var. nlenfuensis) with Conjugated Linoleic Acid: Effects on Persistency and Estimated Net Energy Balance

S. R. Medeiros, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
D. E. Oliveira, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
L. J. M. Aroeira, EMBRAPA, Brazil
M. McGuire, University of Idaho
D. P. D. Lanna, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Fatty Acid Composition and Eating Quality of Muscle from Steers Offered Grazed Grass, Grass Silage or Concentrate-Based Diets

A. P. Moloney, Teagasc, Ireland
P. French, Teagasc, Ireland

Intake and Growth of Steers Offered Different Allowances of Autumn Grass and Concentrates

Edward G. O’Riordan, Teagasc, Ireland
P. French, Teagasc, Ireland
Padraig O’Kiely, Teagasc, Ireland
A. P. Moloney, Teagasc, Ireland

Effects of Different Levels of Energy Supplementation on Growth of Grazing Holstein Heifers

L. P. Novaes, EMBRAPA, Brazil
C. E. Polan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Effect of Browse Species When Fed as a Supplement to Low Quality Native Grass Hay on Animal Performance

A. Elgersma, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
J. F. Oerlemans, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
D. B. Coates, CSIRO, Australia

Voluntary Intake of Tanzania Grass (Panicum maximum) under Rotational Grazing by Lactating Cows

M. L. P. Lima, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
T. T. Berchielli, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
J. R. Nogueira, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
A. K. D. Salman, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
Ana C. Ruggieri, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
Paulo Roberto Leme, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
L. J. M. Aroeira, EMBRAPA, Brazil
J. P. G. Soares, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil

Changes of Forages Fed to Dairy Cows in the Whole Year in Taiwan

F. H. Hsu, Council of Agriculture, Taiwan
C. H. Lu, Council of Agriculture, Taiwan

Comparative Growth Performance of West African Dwarf Goat Supplemented with Calliandra calothyrsus, Leucaena leucocephala, or Cotton Seed Cake in West Cameroon

E. Tedonkeng Pamo, University of Dschang, Cameroon
G. D. Assontia, University of Dschang, Cameroon
C. Njehoya, University of Dschang, Cameroon

Protein Sources for Growing Beef Steers Fed with a Diet Based on Corn Silage

M. De León, INTA, Argentina
E. Ustarroz, INTA, Argentina
C. Boetto, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina
J. M. Simondi, INTA, Argentina
M. Bulaschevich, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

High Moisture Sorghum Grain Silage: Effects of Tannin Content and Urea Treatment on the Performance of Dairy Cows

L. A. Romero, INTA, Argentina
E. A. Comerón, INTA, Argentina
O. A. Bruno, INTA, Argentina
A. R. Castillo, INTA, Argentina
M. C. Gaggiotti, INTA, Argentina

Feeding of Conserved Forage - Implications to Grassland Management and Production

C. W. Holmes, Massey University, New Zealand
P. N. P. Matthews, Massey University, New Zealand

Supplementation of Temperate Pastures

D. H. Rearte, INTA, Argentina
G. A. Pieroni, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina