Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland
Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
The sheep industry is a mayor component of the pastoral industries, given its importance for the Uruguayan economy. In the last decade, sheep farmers have been more interested in low cost technologies to enhance productivity and profit. The objective of this study, conducted in the Basaltic region of Uruguay, was to evaluate the effect of legume species and stocking rate of lambs on sward structure, production, composition and nutritive value.
Citation
Montossi, F.; Risso, D. F.; San Julián, R.; Iglesias, M.; Ramos, N.; De Barbieri, I.; Cuadro, R.; and Zarza, A., "Effect of Forage Legume Species and Stocking Rate of Lambs on Sward Characteristics in Uruguay" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 451.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/451)
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Effect of Forage Legume Species and Stocking Rate of Lambs on Sward Characteristics in Uruguay
Dublin Ireland
The sheep industry is a mayor component of the pastoral industries, given its importance for the Uruguayan economy. In the last decade, sheep farmers have been more interested in low cost technologies to enhance productivity and profit. The objective of this study, conducted in the Basaltic region of Uruguay, was to evaluate the effect of legume species and stocking rate of lambs on sward structure, production, composition and nutritive value.
