Track 1-02: Development and Impact of Sown Tropical Species
Description
Brazil is one of the largest beef cattle producers in the world with approximately 200 M head. The Industry relies predominantly on warm-season grass pastures, with approximately 90% of animals finished on pastures.
One of the main factors for the intensification of animal production systems based on pasture is appropriate management. Adjustment of stocking rate to maintain optimum forage allowance is essential. Studies on forage allowance have resulted in a better understanding of the response of forage crops and animals to changes in grazing intensity.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate management strategies for beef cattle systems grazed at different heights (15, 25 and 35 cm) in Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu in terms of pasture production and animal performance.
Citation
Reis, Ricardo A.; Valente, Andre L. S.; dos Santos, Sharadinny M. C.; de Souza, Fernando H. M.; Berchielli, Telma T.; Ruggieri, Ana C.; Santana, Sabrina S.; and Serra, Juliana M., "Performance of Young Nellore Bulls Grazing Marandu Grass Pasture at Different Heights" (2019). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 37.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/1-2/37
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Performance of Young Nellore Bulls Grazing Marandu Grass Pasture at Different Heights
Brazil is one of the largest beef cattle producers in the world with approximately 200 M head. The Industry relies predominantly on warm-season grass pastures, with approximately 90% of animals finished on pastures.
One of the main factors for the intensification of animal production systems based on pasture is appropriate management. Adjustment of stocking rate to maintain optimum forage allowance is essential. Studies on forage allowance have resulted in a better understanding of the response of forage crops and animals to changes in grazing intensity.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate management strategies for beef cattle systems grazed at different heights (15, 25 and 35 cm) in Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu in terms of pasture production and animal performance.
