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Publication Date

1997

Location

Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Description

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of deferred grazing strategies on phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) composition in both new and established pastures in temperate Australia. The experiment was conducted over three years at three sites; two in southern Victoria and one in northern Victoria. Relative to the control of continuous grazing all treatments maintained phalaris composition. At two sites winter deferment of grazing increased phalaris composition. It is concluded that deferred grazing of phalaris over the autumn, winter and spring will increase phalaris composition. The critical length of the grazing deferment and timing requires further investigation.

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The Effect of Seasonal Deferred Grazing on Phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) in Temperate Australia

Manitoba and Saskatchewan

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of deferred grazing strategies on phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) composition in both new and established pastures in temperate Australia. The experiment was conducted over three years at three sites; two in southern Victoria and one in northern Victoria. Relative to the control of continuous grazing all treatments maintained phalaris composition. At two sites winter deferment of grazing increased phalaris composition. It is concluded that deferred grazing of phalaris over the autumn, winter and spring will increase phalaris composition. The critical length of the grazing deferment and timing requires further investigation.