Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
Border Leicester x Merino ewes joined to Dorset Hom rams were run at 3 stocking rates (S.R.) and 2 systems of pasture management, viz Continuous grazing (C.G.) or a 4 sub-plot Deferred grazing system (D.G.) designed to meet the needs of the breeding ewe on subterranean clover based pastures at Bakers Hill (32°S l17°E), Western Australia for three years. Stocking rate affected ewe liveweight at joining and lambing, the growth of single lambs in the first year and tended to reduce the growth rate of twin lambs. It profoundly affected the amount of dry matter of pasture on offer. The 3 year means for liveweight of lambs marketed (Kg/ha) was Low 160, Intermediate 201, and High 208. Deferred grazing frequently ensured more pasture on offer to the ewes: this extra pasture was not reflected in consistently greater animal production. Differences between C.G. and D.G. in any parameter were rarely significant with the exception of pasture production.
Citation
Davies, H Lloyd and Southey, I N., "The Effect of Stocking Rate and Grazing Management Upon Ewe Liveweight, Ewe Fertility, Lamb Growth and Pasture Production on Subterranean Clover Based Pasture in Western Australia" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 36.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses11/36)
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The Effect of Stocking Rate and Grazing Management Upon Ewe Liveweight, Ewe Fertility, Lamb Growth and Pasture Production on Subterranean Clover Based Pasture in Western Australia
Kyoto Japan
Border Leicester x Merino ewes joined to Dorset Hom rams were run at 3 stocking rates (S.R.) and 2 systems of pasture management, viz Continuous grazing (C.G.) or a 4 sub-plot Deferred grazing system (D.G.) designed to meet the needs of the breeding ewe on subterranean clover based pastures at Bakers Hill (32°S l17°E), Western Australia for three years. Stocking rate affected ewe liveweight at joining and lambing, the growth of single lambs in the first year and tended to reduce the growth rate of twin lambs. It profoundly affected the amount of dry matter of pasture on offer. The 3 year means for liveweight of lambs marketed (Kg/ha) was Low 160, Intermediate 201, and High 208. Deferred grazing frequently ensured more pasture on offer to the ewes: this extra pasture was not reflected in consistently greater animal production. Differences between C.G. and D.G. in any parameter were rarely significant with the exception of pasture production.
