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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Perennial ryegrass pastures, which are the mainstay of dairy feeding systems in southern Australia, are characterised by strong spring growth, little summer/autumn growth, and poor persistence. These limitations impose costs to farm businesses through the purchase of additional fodder to fill feed gaps, and regular re-sowing of pastures. The objective of the research reported here was to investigate the potential for alternative pasture types with different seasonal growth characteristics to improve the seasonal distribution of feed supply and overcome some of the limitations associated with perennial ryegrass.
Citation
Tharmaraj, J.; Chapman, D. F.; and Nie, Z. N., "Seasonal Herbage Accumulation of Different Dairy Pasture Types in Southern Australia" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 357.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/357)
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Seasonal Herbage Accumulation of Different Dairy Pasture Types in Southern Australia
Dublin Ireland
Perennial ryegrass pastures, which are the mainstay of dairy feeding systems in southern Australia, are characterised by strong spring growth, little summer/autumn growth, and poor persistence. These limitations impose costs to farm businesses through the purchase of additional fodder to fill feed gaps, and regular re-sowing of pastures. The objective of the research reported here was to investigate the potential for alternative pasture types with different seasonal growth characteristics to improve the seasonal distribution of feed supply and overcome some of the limitations associated with perennial ryegrass.
