Publication Date
1997
Description
Grasslands Gala grazing brome (Bromus stamineus), was evaluated for seasonal production and persistence under dryland conditions. Gala was compared with cultivars from three different Bromus species and a high endophyte ryegrass, under three sheep grazing managements which varied in duration and intensity. Seasonal herbage yields indicated that Gala persisted under all managements, but was more productive under short and medium rotation grazing than long rotation lax grazing. Results of this five year evaluation indicate that Gala compares favourably with existing cultivars, with its broad range of tolerances making it a desirable option as a perennial in temperate dryland pastoral systems.
Citation
Sutherland, B L., "Dryland Grazing Evaluation of Grasslands Gala Grazing Brome" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 69.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session22/69
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Dryland Grazing Evaluation of Grasslands Gala Grazing Brome
Grasslands Gala grazing brome (Bromus stamineus), was evaluated for seasonal production and persistence under dryland conditions. Gala was compared with cultivars from three different Bromus species and a high endophyte ryegrass, under three sheep grazing managements which varied in duration and intensity. Seasonal herbage yields indicated that Gala persisted under all managements, but was more productive under short and medium rotation grazing than long rotation lax grazing. Results of this five year evaluation indicate that Gala compares favourably with existing cultivars, with its broad range of tolerances making it a desirable option as a perennial in temperate dryland pastoral systems.
