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Overview of Animal Production from Pastures in Ireland

M. J. Drennan, Teagasc, Grange Research Centre, Ireland
A. F. Carson, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland Hillsborough
S. Crosse, Teagasc, Oak Park, Ireland

Plant and Sward Characteristics to Achieve High Intake in Ruminants

W. J. Wales, PIRVic, Australia
C. R. Stockdale, PRVic, Australia
P. T. Doyle, PRVic, Australia

New Insights into the Nutritional Value of Grass

D. H. Rearte, INTA, Argentina

Genetic Characteristics Required in Dairy and Beef Cattle for Temperate Grazing Systems

F. Buckley, Dairy Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Ireland
C. Holmes, Massey University, New Zealand
M. G. Keane, Beef Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Ireland

Grass Growth Modelling: to Increase Understanding and Aid Decision Making On-Farm

P. D. Barrett, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, UK
A. S. Laidlaw, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland, UK

Modelling of Herbage Intake and Milk Production by Grazing Dairy Cows

Rémy Delagarde, INRA, France
M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland

Decision Support for Temperate Grasslands: Challenges and Pitfalls

J. R. Donnelly, CSIRO Plant Industry, Australia
L. Salmon, CSIRO Plant Industry, Australia
R. D. H. Cohen, RDC Ranch Consulting, Canada
ZL. Liu, University of Inner Mongolia, China
XP. Xin, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Challenges and Opportunities for Animal Production from Temperate Pastures

D. A. Clark, Dexcel, New Zealand

Optimising Financial Return from Grazing in Temperate Pastures

P. Dillon, Teagasc, Ireland
J. R. Roche, Dexcel Ltd, New Zealand
L. Shalloo, Teagasc, Ireland
B. Horan, Teagasc, Ireland

Intake Characteristics of Diploid and Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Varieties when Grazed by Simmental x Holstein Yearling Heifers Under Rotational Stocking Management

R. J. Orr, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. E. Cook, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
K. L. Young, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
R. A. Champion, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
A. J. Rook, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

The Effect of Early and Delayed Spring Grazing on the Milk Production, Grazing Management and Grass Intake of Dairy Cows

E. Kennedy, Teagasc, Dairy Production Research Centre, Ireland
M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Dairy Production Research Centre, Ireland
J. P. Murphy, Teagasc, Dairy Production Research Centre, Ireland
L. Delaby, INRA, France
F. P. O'Mara, Agri-Food and Environment, Ireland

Performance of Meat Goats Grazing Winter Annual Grasses in the Piedmont of the Southeastern USA

J-M. Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University
J. P. Mueller, North Carolina State University

The Importance of Patch Size in Estimating Steady-State Bite Rate in Grazing Cattle

E. D. Ungar, The Volcani Center, Israel
N. Ravid, The Volcani Center, Israel
T. Zada, The Volcani Center, Israel
E. Ben-Moshe, The Volcani Center, Israel
R. Yonatan, The Volcani Center, Israel
S. Brenner, The Volcani Center, Israel
H. Baram, The Volcani Center, Israel
A. Genizi, The Volcani Center, Israel

Spring Calving Suckler Beef Systems: Influence of Grassland Management System on Herbage Availability, Utilisation, Quality and Cow and Calf Performance to Weaning

M. J. Drennan, Teagasc Grange Research Centre, Ireland
M. McGee, Teagasc Grange Research Centre, Ireland
S. Kyne, Teagasc Grange Research Centre, Ireland
B. O'Neill, Teagasc Grange Research Centre, Ireland

Production and Plant Density of Sulla Grazed by Sheep at Three Growth Stages

H. Krishna, Massey University, New Zealand
P. D. Kemp, Massey University, New Zealand

Management of Pasture Quality for Sheep on New Zealand Hill Country

D. I. Gray, Massey University, New Zealand
J. I. Reid, Massey University, New Zealand
P. D. Kemp, Massey University, New Zealand
I. M. Brookes, Massey University, New Zealand
D. Horne, Massey University, New Zealand
P. R. Kenyon, Massey University, New Zealand
C. Matthew, Massey University, New Zealand
S. T. Morris, Massey University, New Zealand
I. Valentine, Massey University, New Zealand

Perennial Ryegrass Variety Differences in Nutritive Value Characteristics

T. J. Gilliland, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland, UK
R. E. Agnew, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, UK
A. M. Fearson, Agriculture and Food Science Center, Belfast, UK
F. E. A. Wilson, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland, UK

A Survey of European Regional Adaptation in Italian Ryegrass Varieties

T. J. Gilliland, Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland, Plant Testing Station, UK
A. J. P. Wijk, Centre for Genetic Resources in the Netherlands, The Netherlands

Survey of Tetraploid and Diploid Perennial Pastures in the Waikato for Number of Spores Produced by the Fungus Pithomyces Chartarum

J. P. J. Eerens, AgResearch Ruakura, New Zealand
W. W. Nichol, Wrightson Research, New Zealand
J. Waller, AgResearch Ruakura, New Zealand
J. M. Mellsop, AgResearch Ruakura, New Zealand
M. R. Trolove, AgResearch Ruakura, New Zealand
M. G. Norriss, Wrightson Research, New Zealand

Research into the Types of Cows and Systems Required to Utilise Grazed Pastures Sustainably in 100 Years from Now

C. Holmes, IVABS, Massey University, New Zealand

Farming for Fun & Profit

M. Murphy, West Cork, Ireland

Grassland Research: Goals for the Future

J. R. Roche, Dexcel Ltd, New Zealand

What Research is Required for Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Farming?

W. Taylor, Glastry Farm, Northern Ireland, UK

Effect of Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars on the Fatty Acid Composition in Milk of Stall-Fed Cows

A. Elgersma, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
H. J. Smit, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
G. Ellen, NIZO Food Research, The Netherlands
S. Tamminga, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Diverse Forage Mixtures Effect on Herbage Yield, Sward Composition, and Dairy Cattle Performance

M. A. Sanderson, U.S. Department of Agriculture
K. Soder, U.S. Department of Agriculture
N. Brzezinski, University of Kiel, Germany
S. Goslee, U.S. Department of Agriculture
H. Skinner, U.S. Department of Agriculture
M. Wachendorf, University of Kiel, Germany
F. Taube, University of Kiel, Germany
L. Muller, Pennsylvania State University

Potential Yield of Cocksfoot (Dactylis Glomerata) Monocultures in Response to Irrigation and Nitrogen

A. Mills, Lincoln University, New Zealand
D. J. Moot, Lincoln University, New Zealand
R. L. Lucas, Lincoln University, New Zealand
P. D. Jamieson, Crop & Food Research, New Zealand
B. A. McKenzie, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Supplementation Under Intensive Grazing, Silage- Or Grain-Based Diets for Beef Production on Steer Performance and Meat Fatty Acid Composition

J. Martínez Ferrer, INTA, Argentina
E. Ustarroz, INTA, Argentina
C. G. Ferrayoli, Unidad CEPROCOR, Argentina
A. R. Castillo, University of California, Davis
D. Alomar, Universidad Austral de Chile

Both Grass Development Stage and Grazing Management Influence Milk Terpene Content

G. Tornambé, INRA, France
A. Cornu, INRA, France
N. Kondjoyan, INRA, France
P. Pradel, INRA, France
M. Petit, INRA, France
B. Martin, INRA, France

Effects of Rumen Fill on Intake and Milk Production in Dairy Cows Fed Perennial Ryegrass

A. V. Chaves, INRA, France
A. Boudon, INRA, France

Use of Alkanes to Estimate Dry Matter Intake of Beef Steers Grazing High Quality Pastures

G. Scaglia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
H. T. Boland, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
I. Lopez-Guerrero, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
R. K. Shanklin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
J. P. Fontenot, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Practical Application of a One-Parameter Approach to Assess the Accuracy of Two Different Estimates of Diet Composition in Sheep

C. Elwert, Martin-Luther-Universität, Germany
M. Rodehutscord, Martin-Luther-Universität, Germany

Factors Affecting Italian Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) Seed Distribution

R. D. Williams, USDA
P. W. Bartholomew, USDA

Labour Input Associated With Grassland Management on Irish Dairy Farms

B. O'Brien, Teagasc, Ireland
K. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland
J. Kinsella, University College, Ireland
D. Ruane, University College, Ireland
D. Gleeson, University College, Ireland

Field Testing of a Turnip Growing Protocol on New Zealand Dairy Farms

J. P. J. Eerens, AgResearch Ruakura, New Zealand
P. M. S. Lane, Wrighton Seeds, New Zealand

Effect of Different Phosphorous Sources and Levels on the Productive Behaviour of a Lotus Pedunculatus CV. Grasslands Maku Oversown Pasture

R. E. Bermúdez, INIA, Uruguay
W. Ayala, INIA, Uruguay

The Effect of Closing Date and Type of Utilisation in Autumn on Grass Yield in Spring

E. Mosimann, Agroscope, Switserland
M. Lobsiger, Agroscope, Switzerland
C. Hofer, Agroscope, Switzerland
B. Jeangros, Agroscope, Switzerland
A. Lüscher, Agroscope, Switzerland

The Effect of Two Magnesium Fertilisers, Kieserite and MgO, on Herbage Mg Content

M. B. O'Connor, AgResearch, New Zealand
A. H. C. Roberts, Ravensdown Fertiliser, New Zealand
R. Haerdter, K+S Kali, Germany

Better Dairy Farm Management Increases the Economic Return From Phosphorus

J. D. Morton, AgResearch, New Zealand

The Effect of Stocking Rate and Initial Grass Height on Herbage Production and Utilization, and Milk Production per Unit Area Under Set Stocking by Lactating Dairy Cows

H. Nakatsuji, Hokkaido University, Japan
T. Endo, Hokkaido University, Japan
S. Bawm, Hokkaido University, Japan
T. Mitani, Hokkaido University, Japan
M. Takahashi, Hokkaido University, Japan
K. Ueda, Hokkaido University, Japan
S. Kondo, Hokkaido University, Japan

The Effect of Grassland Management on Bovine Nitrogen Efficiency

N. J. Hoekstra, Teagasc, Ireland
R. P. O. Schulte, Teagasc, Ireland
E. A. Lantinga, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
P. C. Struik, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Assessment of Grass Production and Efficiency of Utilisation on Three Northern Ireland Dairy Farms

A. J. Dale, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland
P. D. Barrett, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland
C. S. Mayne, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland

Project Opti-Milk: Optimisation and Comparison of High Yield and Low Input Milk Production Strategies on Pilot Farms in the Lowlands of Switzerland

H. Menzi, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
T. Blaettler, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
P. Thomet, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
B. Durgiai, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
S. Kohler, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
R. Staehli, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
R. Mueller, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
P. Kunz, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland

A Comparison of Three Systems of Milk Production With Different Land Use Strategies

L. Shalloo, Teagasc, Ireland
P. Dillon, Teagasc, Ireland
J. J. Murphy, Teagasc, Ireland

Manipulation of Grass Growth Through Strategic Distribution of Nitrogen Fertilisation

M. Stettler, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
P. Thomet, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland

What Supplementation Type for Spring Calving Dairy Cows at Grass in Autumn?

M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland
E. Kennedy, Teagasc, Ireland
T. Guinee, Teagasc, Ireland
J. J. Murphy, Teagasc, Ireland

Effect of Farm Grass Cover at Turnout on the Grazing Management of Spring Calving Dairy Cows

M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland
L. Delaby, INRA, France
P. Defrance, CRA de Bretagne, France

White Clover Soil Fatigue: An Establishment Problem on Large and Intensive Dairy Farms

K. Søegaard, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark
K. Møller, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark

The Effect of Inclusion of a Range of Supplementary Feeds on Herbage Intake, Total Dry Matter Intake and Substitution Rate in Grazing Dairy Cows

S. J. Morrison, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland
D. C. Patterson, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland
S. Dawson, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, UK
C. P. Ferris, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland

Extending the Grazing Season With Turnips

P. Thomet, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
S. Kohler, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland

Milk Production Performance Based on Grazed Grassland in Switzerland

P. Thomet, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
H. Menzi, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland

Autumn Root Reserves of Lucerne Affected Shoot Yields During the Following Spring

D. J. Moot, Lincoln University, New Zealand
E. I. Teixeira, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Lucerne Crown and Taproot Biomass Affected Early-Spring Canopy Expansion

E. I. Teixeira, Lincoln University, New Zealand
D. J. Moot, Lincoln University, New Zealand
A. L. Fletcher, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Irish Dairy Farming: Effects of Introducing a Maize Component on Grassland Management Over the Next 50 Years

A. J. Brereton, University College Dublin, Ireland
N. M. Holden, University College Dublin, Ireland

Risk-Efficiency Assessment of Haying

A. J. Romera, Massey University, New Zealand
J. Hodgson, Massey University, New Zealand
S. T. Morris, Massey University, New Zealand
S. J. R. Woodward, Woodward Research Limited, New Zealand
W. D. Stirling, Massey University, New Zealand

Environmental Clustering of New Zealand Dairy Herds

J. R. Bryant, Massey University, New Zealand
N. López-Villalobos, Massey University, New Zealand
J. E. Pryce, Livestock Improvement Corporation, New Zealand
C. W. Holmes, Massey University, New Zealand

A Decision Support Tool for Seed Mixture Calculations

B. P. Berg, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Canada
G. Hutton, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Canada

Forecast of Herbage Production Under Continuous Grazing

K. Søegaard, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark
J. Berntsen, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark
K. A. Nielsen, Danish Agricultural Advisory Service, Denmark
I. Thysen, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark

Pasture Land Management System Decision Support Software

G. E. Groover, VA Tech
S. R. Smith, VA Tech
N. D. Stone, ISIS Labs
J. J. Venuto, ISIS Labs
J. M. Galbraith, VA Tech

Using the GrassGro Decision Support Tool to Evaluate the Response in Grazing Systems to Pasture Legume or a Grass Cultivar With Improved Nutritive Value

H. Dove, CSIRO, Australia
J. R. Donnelly, CSIRO, Australia

Effect of Strategy of Forage Supplementation and of Turnout Date in a Medium Stocking Rate System on the Main Characteristics of Dairy Cows Grazing

P. Defrance, CRA de Bretagne, France
L. Delaby, INRA, France
J. M. Seuret, Chambres d'Agriculture de Bretagne, France
M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland

Grass Growth Profiles in Brittany

P. Defrance, CRA de Bretagne, France
J. M. Seuret, Chambres d'Agriculture de Bretagne, France
L. Delaby, INRA, France

GrassCheck: Monitoring and Predicting Grass Production in Northern Ireland

P. D. Barrett, Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, UK
A. S. Laidlaw, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, UK

A Farmer Friendly Feed Budget Calculator for Grazing Management Decisions in Winter and Spring

M. Curnow, Department of Agriculture Western Australia
M. W. Hyder, Department of Agriculture Western Australia

Simulation of Pasture Phase Options for Mixed Livestock and Cropping Enterprises

L. Salmon, CSIRO Plant Industry, Australia
A. D. Moore, CSIRO Plant Industry, Australia
J. F. Angus, CSIRO Plant Industry, Australia

Enhancing Grasslands Education With Decision Support Tools

H. G. Daily, University of New England, Australia
J. M. Scott, University of New England, Australia
J. M. Reid, University of New England, Australia

Understanding Livestock Grazing Impacts: A Decision Support Tool to Develop Goal-Oriented Grazing Management Strategies

S. J. Barry, University of California
K. Guenther, University of California
G. Hayes, University of California
R. Larson, University of California
G. Nader, University of California
M. Doran, University of California

A Farmer-Based Decision Support System for Managing Pasture Quality on Hill Country

I. M. Brookes, Massey University, New Zealand
D. I. Gray, Massey University, New Zealand

Pâtur’In: A User-Friendly Software Tool to Assist Dairy Cow Grazing Management

L. Delaby, INRA, France
J. L. Peyraud, INRA, France
P. Faverdin, INRA, France

A New Agro-Meteorological Simulation Model for Predicting Daily Grass Growth Rates Across Ireland

R. P. O. Schulte, Teagasc, Ireland

Visual Modelling of Alfalfa Growth and Persistence Under Grazing

S. R. Smith Jr., University of Kentucky
L. Muendermann, Stanford University, CA
A. Singh, Agrapoint, Canada

Modelling the Digestibility Decrease of Three Grass Species During Spring Growth According to the Age of the Grass, the Thermal Age and the Yield

M. E. Salamanca, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
R. Lambert, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
M. Gomez, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
A. Peeters, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

Radiation Use Efficiency of Ryegrass: Determination With Non Cumulative Data

R. Lambert, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
A. Peeters, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

Effect of Nitrogen on the Radiation Use Efficiency for Modelling Grass Growth

R. Lambert, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
A. Peeters, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

The Meal Criterion Estimated in Grazing Dairy Cattle: Evaluation of Different Methods

P. A. Abrahamse, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
D. Reynaud, Laboratoire INRA-INAPG de Nutrition et Alimentation, France
J. Dijkstra, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
S. Tamminga, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Modelling Winter Grass Growth and Senescence

D. Hennessy, Teagasc, Ireland
S. Laidlaw, Queens University Belfast, UK
M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland
P. French, Teagasc, Ireland

Sensitivity Analysis of a Growth Simulation for Finishing Lambs

P. C. H. Morel, Massey University, New Zealand
B. Wildbore, Massey University, New Zealand
I. M. Brookes, Massey University, New Zealand
P. R. Kenyon, Massey University, New Zealand
R. W. Purchas, Massey University, New Zealand
S. Ramaswami, Massey University, New Zealand

A Model to Evaluate Buying and Selling Policies for Growing Lambs on Pasture

P. C. H. Morel, Massey University, New Zealand
B. Wildbore, Massey University, New Zealand
I. M. Brookes, Massey University, New Zealand
P. R. Kenyon, Massey University, New Zealand
R. W. Purchas, Massey University, New Zealand
S. Ramaswami, Massey University, New Zealand

Modelling Urine Nitrogen Production and Leaching Losses for Pasture-Based Dairying Systems

I. M. Brookes, Massey University, New Zealand
D. J. Horne, Massey University, New Zealand

Adapting the CROPGRO Model to Predict Growth and Perennial Nature of Bahiagrass

S. J. Rymph, University of Florida
K. J. Boote, University of Florida
J. W. Jones, University of Florida

The Impact of Concentrate Price on the Utilization of Grazed and Conserved Grass

P. Crosson, Teagasc, Ireland
P. O'Kiely, Teagasc, Ireland
F. P. O'Mara, University College Dublin, Ireland
M. J. Drennan, Teagasc, Ireland
M. Wallace, University College Dublin, Ireland

Intake by Lactating Goats Browsing on Mediterranean Shrubland

M. Decandia, Istituto Zootecnico e Caseario per la Sardegna, Italy
G. Pinna, Istituto Zootecnico e Caseario per la Sardegna, Italy
A. Cabiddu, Istituto Zootecnico e Caseario per la Sardegna, Italy
G. Molle, Istituto Zootecnico e Caseario per la Sardegna, Italy

Development of a Model Simulating the Impact of Management Strategies on Production From Beef Cattle Farming Systems Based on Permanent Pasture

M. Jouven, INRA, France
R. Baumont, INRA, France

Modelling the Effect of Breakeven Date in Spring Rotation Planner on Production and Profit of a Pasture-Based Dairy System

P. C. Beukes, Dexcel, New Zealand
B. S. Thorrold, Dexcel, New Zealand
M. E. Wastney, Dexcel, New Zealand
C. C. Palliser, Dexcel, New Zealand
G. Levy, Dexcel, New Zealand
X. Chardon, Dexcel, New Zealand

Relationships Between Traits Other Than Production and Longevity in New Zealand Dairy Cows

D. P. Berry, Teagasc, Ireland
B. L. Harris, Livestock Improvement, New Zealand
A. M. Winkelman, Livestock Improvement, New Zealand
W. Montgomerie, Animal Evaluation Unit, New Zealand

Variation Between Individuals in Voluntary Intake and Herbage Intake of Grazing Dairy Cows

H. M. N. Ribeiro Filho, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Brazil
R. Delagarde, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France
L. Delaby, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France
J. L. Peyraud, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France

Does the Feeding Behaviour of Dairy Cows Differ When Fed Ryegrass Indoors vs. Grazing?

A. V. Chaves, INRA, France
A. Boudon, INRA, France
J. L. Peyraud, INRA, France
R. Delagarde, INRA, France

Pasture Intake and Milksolids Production of Different Strains of Holstein-Friesian Dairy Cows

J. L. Rossi, Massey University, New Zealand
K. A. Macdonald, Dexcel, New Zealand
B. S. Thorrold, Dexcel, New Zealand
C. Holmes, Massey University, New Zealand

Effect of Strain of Holstein-Friesian Cow and Feed System on Reproductive Performance in Seasonal-Calving Milk Production Systems Over Four Years

B. Horan, Teagasc, Ireland
J. F. Mee, Teagasc, Ireland
M. Rath, University College Dublin, Ireland
P. O'Connor, Teagasc, Ireland
P. Dillon, Teagasc, Ireland

Cattle and Sheep Mixed Grazing: 2: Competition

R. D. Améndola-Massiotti, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, México
P. A. Martínez-Hernández, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, México
R. D. Améndola-Massiotti, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, México

Cattle and Sheep Mixed Grazing 1: Species Equivalence

R. D. Améndola-Massiotti, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, México
S. J. C. González-Montagna, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, México
P. A. Martínez-Hernández, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, México

Effect of Stocking Rate and Grazing System on Fine and Superfine Merino Wool Production and Quality on Native Swards of Uruguay

I. De Barbieri, INIA, Uruguay
F. Montossi, INIA, Uruguay
E. J. Berretta, INIA, Uruguay
A. Dighiero, INIA, Uruguay
A. Mederos, INIA, Uruguay

The Effect of Stocking Rate and Lamb Grazing System on Sward Performance of Trifolium Repens and Lotus Corniculatus in Uruguay

F. Montossi, INIA, Uruguay
R. San Julián, INIA, Uruguay
M. Nolla, INIA, Uruguay
M. Camesasca, INIA, Uruguay
F. Preve, INIA, Uruguay

Suitability of Small and Large Size Dairy Cows in a Pasture-Based Production System

M. Steiger Burgos, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
R. Petermann, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
P. Hofstetter, Schupfheim Agricultural Education, Switzerland
P. Thomet, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
S. Kohler, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland
A. Munger, Swiss Federal Research Station for Animal Production and Dairy Products, Switzerland
J. W. Blum, University of Bern, Switzerland
P. Kunz, Swiss College of Agriculture, Switzerland

Genetic Alternatives for Dairy Producers Who Practise Grazing

H. D. Norman, U.S. Department of Agriculture
J. R. Wright, U.S. Department of Agriculture
R. L. Powell, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Farm Performance From Holstein-Friesian Cows of Three Genetic Strains on Grazed Pasture

K. A. Macdonald, Dexcel, New Zealand
B. S. Thorrold, Dexcel, New Zealand
C. B. Glassey, Dexcel, New Zealand
J. A. S. Lancaster, Dexcel, New Zealand
G. A. Verkerk, Dexcel, New Zealand
J. E. Pryce, Livestock Improvement Corporation, New Zealand
C. W. Holmes, Massey University, New Zealand

Forage Yield and Quality of Signal Grass-Clitoria Mixture Grazed at Different Frequencies

R. Jiménez-Guillen, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
J. Olivares-Pérez, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
S. Rojas-Hernández, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
A. Martínez-Hernández, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico

Renovation-Year Forage Quality of Grass Pastures Sod-Drilled With Kura Clover

P. R. Peterson, University of Minnesota
P. Seguin, McGill University, Canada
G. Laberge, McGill University, Canada
C. C. Sheaffer, University of Minnesota

Response of Warm-Season Grass Pasture to Grazing Period and Recovery Period Lengths

B. E. Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
W. H. Schacht, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln

Yield Components in a Signal Grass-Clitoria Mixture Grazed at Different Herbage Allowance

R. Jiménez-Guillen, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
S. Rojas-Hernández, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
J. Olivares-Pérez, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
A. Martínez-Hernández, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico
J. Pérez-Pérez, Campo Experimental Chilpancingo, Mexico

Grazing Behaviour of Beef Steers Grazing Kentucky 31 Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue, Q4508-AR542 Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue, and Lakota Prairie Grass

H. T. Boland, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
G. Scaglia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
J. P. Fontenot, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
A. O. Abaye, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
R. Smith, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Caucasian Clover is More Productive Than White Clover in Temperate Pastures

A. D. Black, Teagasc, Ireland
D. J. Moot, Lincoln University, New Zealand
R. J. Lucas, Lincoln University, New Zealand

In Situ Rumen Degradability of Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Differing in Ploidy and Heading Date in Ireland

V. Olsson, Teagasc, Ireland
J. J. Murphy, Teagasc, Ireland
F. P. O'Mara, University College Dublin, Ireland
M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland
F. J. Mulligan, University College Dublin, Ireland

A Comparison of Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Differing in Heading Date and Grass Ploidy for Grazing Dairy Cows at Two Different Stocking Rates

M. O'Donovan, Teagasc, Ireland
G. Hurley, Teagasc, Ireland
L. Delaby, INRA, France
G. Stakelum, Teagasc, Ieland

Intake and Milk Production of Lactating Dairy Cows Grazing Diverse Forage Mixtures Over Two Grazing Seasons

K. Soder, U.S. Department of Agriculture
M. A. Sanderson, U.S. Department of Agriculture
J. L. Stack, Pennsylvania State University
L. Muller, Pennsylvania State University

Prediction of Red Clover Content in Mixed Swards by Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy

B. Deprez, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
D. Stilmant, Walloon Centre of Agricultural Researches, Belgium
C. Clément, Walloon Centre of Agricultural Researches, Belgium
C. Decamps, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
A. Peeters, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

Development of a Method for the Fast and Complete Assessment of Quality Characteristics in Undried Grass Silages by Means of an NIR-Diode Array Spectrometer

H. Gibaud, Federal Agricultural Research Centre, Germany
C. Paul, Federal Agricultural Research Centre, Germany
J. M. Greef, Federal Agricultural Research Centre, Germany
B. Ruser, Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe

A Simple Method for the Correction of Fermentation Losses Measured in Laboratory Silos

F. Weissbach, Elmenhorst, Germany

Analysis of Silage Fermentation Characteristics Using Transflectance Measurements by Near Infrared Spectroscopy

A. Martínez, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario, Spain
A. Soldado, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario, Spain
R. Garcia, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario, Spain
D. Sánchez, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario, Spain
B. de la Roza-Delgado, Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario, Spain

Prediction of Indigestible NDF Content of Grass and Legume Silages by NIRS

L. Nyholm, Valio Ltd., Finland
M. Rinne, MTT Agrifood Research, Finland
M. Hellämäki, Valio Ltd., Finland
P. Huhtanen, MTT Agrifood Research, Finland
J. Nousiainen, Valio Ltd., Finland

A New System for the Evaluation of the Fermentation Quality of Silages

K. Weiß, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany
E. Kaiser, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany

Effects of Particle Size in Forage Samples for Protein Breakdown Studies

G. Pichard, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
C. Tapia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Ruminal Proteolysis in Forages with Distinct Endopeptidases Activities

G. Pichard, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
C. Tapia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
R. Larrain, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile