Publication Date
1993
Description
To examine the grazing behaviour of some grass species, 2 linked trials were set up in Lusignan (France), Dry matter yields of 10 species were recorded by frequent mechanical cuts (every 15 days) and compared with the ability to feed sheep under continuous grazing management. The dry matter yield of the genotypes ranged from 5600 to 8600 kg DM/ha and the grazing yield from 86 to 183 days x animal. The well-known species, such as Bromus siIchensis L., 8. caIhar1ic11s L. and Dactylis glomerata L. usually used in farms allowed high dry matter and grazing yields, but some secondary species or turf-type cultlvars such as Aleopectmus pratensis L. or FesI11ca rubra L, seemed to be interesting for their ability to feed sheep.
Citation
Ghesquiere, Marc; Emile, J C.; Charrier, X; and Traineau, R, "Adaptation of Some Grass Species to Grazing" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 7.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session37/7
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Adaptation of Some Grass Species to Grazing
To examine the grazing behaviour of some grass species, 2 linked trials were set up in Lusignan (France), Dry matter yields of 10 species were recorded by frequent mechanical cuts (every 15 days) and compared with the ability to feed sheep under continuous grazing management. The dry matter yield of the genotypes ranged from 5600 to 8600 kg DM/ha and the grazing yield from 86 to 183 days x animal. The well-known species, such as Bromus siIchensis L., 8. caIhar1ic11s L. and Dactylis glomerata L. usually used in farms allowed high dry matter and grazing yields, but some secondary species or turf-type cultlvars such as Aleopectmus pratensis L. or FesI11ca rubra L, seemed to be interesting for their ability to feed sheep.
