Theme 08: Grazing Ecology

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:
Grazing Ecology

Evaluation of “Feeding Intelligence” in Murrah Water Buffaloes Grazing Three Different Tropical Grasses

P. B. Alcântara, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil

Structure and Function Vegetation Conditions by Grazing Processes in a Humid Pampean Grassland (Argentina)

O. E. Ansín, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina
Estrella M. Oyhamburu, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina
E. A. Hoffmann, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina
M. A. Eirin, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina

Mountain Pastures Structure and Its Relationship with Grazing

I. Albizu, NEIKER, Spain
S. Mendarte, Universidad del País Vasco, Spain
G. Besga, NEIKER, Spain
I. Amezaga, Universidad de Navarra, Spain
M. Onaindia, Universidad del País Vasco, Spain

Evaluation of Plant Functional Types Response to Grazing and Fertilizer Levels in Natural Grassland

Zélia M. S. Castilhos, Fundação Estadual de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Brazil
V. D. Pillar, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Dynamic of Native Pasture Influenced by Deferment of Grazing and Fertilization

K. E. Gomes, EMBRAPA, Brazil
G. E. Maraschin, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
J. Riboldi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Factors Influencing the Yield Proportions of Plantago lanceolata L. and Taraxacum officinale Web. in Lolium perenne L. Swards

Harald Laser, Justus‐Liebig University, Germany

Effects of Herbage Allowance upon Animal Performance and Grazing Behavior of Strip-Grazed Heifers

Claudio F. Machado, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
F. Di Croce, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
F. Gonzalez, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
H. Zeballos, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
N. J. Auza, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
M. H. Wade, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
S. T. Morris, Massey University, New Zealand
J. Hodgson, Massey University, New Zealand

Test of a Conversion Equation to Increase the Accuracy of Microhistological Analysis of Herbivore Diets in the Pantanal

S. A. Santos, EMBRAPA, Brazil
C. Costa, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
A. Pott, EMBRAPA, Brazil
J. M. Alvarez, EMBRAPA, Brazil

Response of Mixed C4 Grasses to Various Multiple Paddock Grazing Strategies

B. E. Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
W. H. Schacht, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln

Spatial and Time Distribution of Dairy Cattle Manure in an Intensive Pasture System

S. L. White, North Carolina State University
S. P. Washburn, North Carolina State University
L. D. King, North Carolina State University
R. E. Sheffield, North Carolina State University
J. T. Green Jr., North Carolina State University

Changes in Pasture Growth Rate Due to Fertiliser and Grazing Management

P. Quigley, Agriculture Victoria, Australia
D. Chapman, University of Melbourne, Australia
J. Lamb, Agriculture Victoria, Australia
G. Kearney, Agriculture Victoria, Australia

Ingestive Behavior of Beef Cattle Fed Either Protein or Energy Supplements under a Rotational Grazing System

R. P. Manzano, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Luiz Gustavo Nussio, University of São Paulo, Brazil
M. P. Andreucci, University of São Paulo, Brazil
K. Z. Veiga, University of São Paulo, Brazil
R. Z. M. Costa, University of São Paulo, Brazil

A Sheep and Catlle Diet Selection Study on a Fertilized Native Sward in Uruguay

Fabio Montossi, INIA, Uruguay
E. J. Berretta, INIA, Uruguay
G. Pigurina, INIA, Uruguay
I. Santamarina, INIA, Uruguay

A Comparative Grazing Study of Sheep and Cattle Diet Selection on Native Pastures in Uruguay

Fabio Montossi, INIA, Uruguay
G. Pigurina, INIA, Uruguay
E. J. Berretta, INIA, Uruguay
I. Santamarina, INIA, Uruguay

Foraging Behaviour and Intake in Temperate Cultivated Grasslands

S. Prache, INRA, France
J. L. Peyraud, INRA, France

Canopy Characteristics, Ingestive Behaviour and Herbage Intake in Cultivated Tropical Grasslands

Lynn E. Sollenberger, University of Florida
J. C. Burns, U.S. Department of Agriculture