Description
Suckler beef systems in Ireland are primarily based on grass. Suckler systems vary in intensity but many operate low input systems and participate in REPS (Rural Environmental Protection Scheme). As there is a considerable cost associated with second-cut silage this research compared a two-cut system with a simplified low input one-cut system.
Citation
Drennan, M. J.; McGee, M.; Kyne, S.; and O'Neill, B., "Spring Calving Suckler Beef Systems: Influence of Grassland Management System on Herbage Availability, Utilisation, Quality and Cow and Calf Performance to Weaning" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 14.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium4/14
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Spring Calving Suckler Beef Systems: Influence of Grassland Management System on Herbage Availability, Utilisation, Quality and Cow and Calf Performance to Weaning
Suckler beef systems in Ireland are primarily based on grass. Suckler systems vary in intensity but many operate low input systems and participate in REPS (Rural Environmental Protection Scheme). As there is a considerable cost associated with second-cut silage this research compared a two-cut system with a simplified low input one-cut system.