Satellite Symposium 1: Optimisation
Description
Recent evidence indicates that carbohydrate-rich grazed herbage is effective for improving milk production (Trevaskis et al., 2004). However, the dynamics of water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) seasonal accumulation as related to forage availability remains unknown, especially during the growth stage of tropical forage grazing systems. The objective of the work was to verify the seasonal WSC profiles of rotationally grazed elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.), by making measurements within each 30-day resting period.
Citation
Passos, L. P.; Vidigal, M. C.; Perry, I. G.; Deresz, Fermino; and de Sousa, F. B., "Within Resting Period Seasonal Soluble Carbohydrate Profiles of Rotationally Grazed Elephant Grass" (2022). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 19.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellightsymposium1/19
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Within Resting Period Seasonal Soluble Carbohydrate Profiles of Rotationally Grazed Elephant Grass
Recent evidence indicates that carbohydrate-rich grazed herbage is effective for improving milk production (Trevaskis et al., 2004). However, the dynamics of water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) seasonal accumulation as related to forage availability remains unknown, especially during the growth stage of tropical forage grazing systems. The objective of the work was to verify the seasonal WSC profiles of rotationally grazed elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.), by making measurements within each 30-day resting period.
