Track 15-3: Forage Quality, Conservation and Utilization

The XXI International Grassland Congress / VIII International Rangeland Congress took place in Hohhot, China from June 29 through July 5, 2008.
Proceedings edited by Organizing Committee of 2008 IGC/IRC Conference
Published by Guangdong People's Publishing House

XXI International Grassland Congress/
VIII International Rangeland Congress:
Forage Quality, Conservation and Utilization

Effect of Cultivar, Row Spacing and Seeding Rate on Alfalfa Hay Yield

Zehong Zhang, Chengdu Daye International Investment Co. Ltd., China
Fuyuan Liu, Chengdu Daye International Investment Co. Ltd., China
Yunwen Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Tiejun Zhang, China Agricultural University, China

Comparison of the Acid Detergent Lignin (ADL) among Seven Populations of lespedeza davurica

Xiang Zhao, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Kuanhu Dong, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Yi Xing, Shanxi Agricultural University, China

Forage Quality of Five Important Grasses at Sar‐Aliabad Summer Rangelands in Golestan Province, Iran

S. A. Hosseini, Golestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center, Iran
M. Mesdaghi, Golestan University, Iran

Protein and Carbohydrate Fractions in Sorghum Silage with Addition of Urea and Two Storage Periods

F. E. P. Fernandes, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil
R. Garcia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil
A. J. V. Pires, Universidade Estadual Do Sudoeste Da Bahia, Brazil
O. G. Pereira, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil
D. R. Souza, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Brazil
F. B. L. Mendes, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Brazil
A. A. Pinheiro, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Brazil
C. S. Fernandes, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil

Study on Making Psathyrostachys juncea Silage

Liying Han, China Agricultural University, China
Zhu Yu, China Agricultural University, China
Lian Tao, China Agricultural University, China

The Influence of Sward Quality on Enteric Methane Production by Zero Grazed Beef Cattle

K. J. Hart, University College Dublin, Ireland
P. Martin, University College Dublin, Ireland
D. Kenny, University College Dublin, Ireland
P. Foley, University College Dublin, Ireland
F. P. O'Mara, University College Dublin, Ireland
Tommy M. Boland, University College Dublin, Ireland

Effects of Alfalfa Saponin on Fermentation Functions and Protozoal Populations in the Rumen of Sheep

Ming Hu, Inner Mongolian Academy of Agricultural and Animal Science, China
Dexun Lu, Inner Mongolian Academy of Animal Sciences, China
Wenyi Niu, Inner Mongolian Academy of Agricultural and Animal Science, China
Xiaoping Ren, Inner Mongolian Academy of Agricultural and Animal Science, China
Ren Na, Inner Mongolian Academy of Agricultural and Animal Science, China
Jing Yi, Inner Mongolian Academy of Agricultural and Animal Science, China

Evaluation of Medicago sativa ssp. falcata for Hay Systems in Michigan, USA

Richard Leep, Michigan State University
Doo-Hong Min, Michigan State University
Tim Dietz, Michigan State University
Dan Buskirk, Michigan State University

Sugar Cane Silage (Saccharum officinarum L.) Hydrolyzed with Calcium Hydroxide

J. A. Lima, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
E. A. Cunha, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
E. F. Júnior, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
M. S. Bueno, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
F. Okamoto, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil

Analyses of Forage Quality in Four Species of Grasses and Legumes by Using CA and NIR Methods at Semi‐Arid Region of Northeastern Iran

M. J. Mahdvi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Iran
Mansour Mesdaghi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Iran

Effect of Different Storage Period on Nutrional Ingredient of Forage

Jie Qiao, Jilin Agricultural University, China
Qingyan Zhou, Jilin Agricultural University, China
Dan Zheng, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Yujie Lou, Jilin Agricultural University, China

Analysis of Cell Wall Components and Ultra‐Structure for BM‐Rice Animal Nutrition Purposes

Yanjing Su, Yangzhou University, China
C. J. Yan, Yangzhou University, China
L. S. Sun, Yangzhou University, China
Guoqi Zhao, Yangzhou University, China

Influences of a Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculum on Nutritive Value of Corn Silage and the Nutrient Intake of Sheep Fed This Silage

P. Wang, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
K. Souma, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
T. Saitou, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
S. Iwata, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
T. Tanaka, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
Masaaki Hanada, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan
T. Masuko, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan

Selection on Silage Pasture Species of High Yield in Subtropics of Yunnan Province

Chi Xu, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Chongyi Kuang, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Shiming Xue, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Huiyin Shu, Animal Husbandry Bureau of Weishan County, China
Jinyong Yang, Animal Husbandry Bureau of Weishan County, China
Jingfa Xiong, Animal Husbandry Bureau of Weishan County, China
Bizhi Huang, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China

The Studies of Grasslands Puna and Sweetheart Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) Silages

Q. F. Xu, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Z. W. Cui, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
X. Zhang, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
H. Liu, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
J. G. Han, China Agricultural University, China
Z. Yu, China Agricultural University, China
Z. Q. Li, China Agricultural University, China

Overseeding Whipgrass with Cool‐Season Annuals to Increase Pasture Yield and Quality in Southwest China

Chunhua Yang, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Xiantao Fu, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Lingzhi Chen, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Zhisong Tang, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Huijun Hang, Sichuan Agricultural University, China

Effects of Different Silage Additives on Fermentation Quality of Paddy Rice Silage

Zhu Yu, China Agricultural University, China
Liying Han, China Agricultural University, China

Study on Total Saponins Contents of Legumes during Growing Season

Yongmei Zhang, Gansu Agricultural University, China
Zhizhong Cao, Gansu Agricultural University, China

Comparative Study on Forage Qualities Evaluated with Grading Index and Relative Feed Value

J. K. Zhang, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, China
K. W. Chen, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, China
J. F. Xie, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, China
D. X. Lu, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, China
M. Hu, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science, China

Effects of Different Drying Ways on Main Nutrition Ingredient in Different Growth Stages of Xinjiang Small Reed

Guangwei Zhao, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Ainiwaer Aishan, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Yong Chen, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Yusanjang, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
K. Ataku, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan

The Effect of Different Additives on Alfalfa Silage Quantity

Huisen Zhu, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Kuanhu Dong, Shanxi Agricultural University, China

Comparison of Agronomy Characteristics at Different Types of Fall Dormancy Groups in North China

Jinghua Dong, Beijing Forestry University, China

Analysis of Peroxidase Isozymes in Eight Populus Cultivars

Weihua Gao, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Jie Han, Inner Mongolia Forestry Science Academy, China
Zhongsheng Zhi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Hongyan Wang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Yield Trait Comparison of Twenty Two Alfalfa Cultivars

Tianming Hu, Northwest A&F University, China
Peizhi Yang, Northwest A&F University, China
Quanzhen Wang, Northwest A&F University, China

The Effect of Adding Biological Agents on Alfalfa Silage Quality

Changhui Li, Qinghai University, China
Yanfang Deng, Grassland Station of Qinghai Province, China
Yimin Cai, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

An Investigation on Forage Quality of Three Grasses (Aeluropus lagopoides, A. littoralis, Puccinellia distans) in Saline and Alkaline Habitats of the Caspian Sea

Masoume Amirkhani, University of Agricultural Sciences, Iran
Mansour Mesdaghi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Iran
E. Bagheri Rad, University of Agricultural Sciences, Iran
A. R. Mahmoodi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Iran

Chemical Composition and Seasonal Yield of Koeleria cristata in West Azarbaijan Grasslands of Iran

Javad Torkan, University of Urmia, Iran
I. Bernosi, University of Urmia, Iran

Study on Drying Characteristic and Hay Quality of Alfalfa in Different Hay Making Methods

Shiming Xue, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Guilian Shan, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Correlation and Path Cofficient Analysis of Dry Fodder Yield and Its Attributes in Dual Purpose Pearl Millet (pennisetum glaucum)

Yash Pal Yadav, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, India
Shashi Kant, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, India
H. P. Yadav, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, India

Pattern of Above‐Ground Biomass Accumulation in Maize Cultivars Grown for Silage

Jose L. Zaragoza‐Ramirez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
E. Cortes‐Diaz, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
Pedro A. Martinez‐Hernandez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
R. Manzano‐Luna, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
M. Mendoza‐Rodriguez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
D. H. Faggi, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico

Effect of Silicon on Early Growth and Yields of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Fuping Tian, Lanzhou Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Pharmaceutics Science, China

Biomedical Activities of Derivatives of Polysaccharides Extracted from Astragalus membranaceus

Gereltu Borjihan, Inner Mongolia University, China

Ground Ear Maize as an Alternative Forage Source for Beef Cattle in Ireland

P. O'Hanlon, University College Dublin, Ireland
D. Kenny, University College Dublin, Ireland
Tommy M. Boland, University College Dublin, Ireland
G. P. Keane, University College Dublin, Ireland
M. Bridget Lynch, University College Dublin, Ireland

Effects of Two Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains on the Fermentation and Aerobic Stability of Corn Silage

J. G. Zhang, South China Agricultural University, China
Y. Cai, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
H. Kawamoto, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
Y. Aoki, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
A. Yamad, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
M. Kamo, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

Herbaceous and Woody Vegetation Composition Dry Matter Production and Range Condition in Lowlands of Bale, Southeast Ethiopia

Teshome Abate, Sinana Agriculture Research Center, Ethiopia
Abule Ebro, Adami Tulu Agriculture Research Center, Ethiopia
Lisanework Nigatu, Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Effects of Treatments on Fermentation Quality and Nutrition Ingredient of Small Reed

Yusup Yusanjan, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Ainiwaer Aishan, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Guangwei Zhao, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China