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Effects Of Different Additives On Silage Quality Of Napiergrass, Y. K. Cheng, C. S. Chen, P. W. Peng
Effects Of Different Additives On Silage Quality Of Napiergrass, Y. K. Cheng, C. S. Chen, P. W. Peng
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Objectives of this experiment were to determine the effects of different additives on silage quality of napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum). The cultivar of TLG2 with high water soluble carbohydrates was used to making silages added with or without 5 and 10% corn meal or wheat bran, and then treated with or without enzyme. Crude protein, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, water soluble carbohydrates and volatile fatty acid contents of silage were determined to evaluate silage quality. From the results, it showed that var.TLG2 could be making good silages without any additives but the dry matter was low. Adding …
The Effect Of Browse Species When Fed As A Supplement To Low Quality Native Grass Hay On Animal Performance, A. Elgersma, J. F. Oerlemans, D. B. Coates
The Effect Of Browse Species When Fed As A Supplement To Low Quality Native Grass Hay On Animal Performance, A. Elgersma, J. F. Oerlemans, D. B. Coates
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
A pen trial was conducted to measure the impact of some browse species when fed as a supplement on the nitrogen (N) and dry matter intake of cattle receiving low quality native grass hay. There were 8 treatments consisting of a nil-supplement control treatment, a urea supplement control, a green oaten hay control and 5 treatment groups based on browse supplements (Albizia lebbeck, Carissa spp. and Bursaria spp.). Treatment effect on increased native pasture intake was related to the amount of supplementary nitrogen (N), such that there was a significant linear relationship between dry matter intake of native …
Yellow-Flowered Lucerne (Medicago Falcata L.) - A Potential Forage Legume For The North, T. Mela, H. Ihamäki, M. Matilainen
Yellow-Flowered Lucerne (Medicago Falcata L.) - A Potential Forage Legume For The North, T. Mela, H. Ihamäki, M. Matilainen
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
The suitability of yellow-flowered lucerne (Medicago falcata L.) for forage production under the northern conditions was studied in a mixture sward with timothy (Phleum pratense L.) in field trials in South Finland for four years from 1995 to 1998. Through the first three winters lucerne stayed unharmed. In June and July lucerne grew vigorously, but in August little. The total seasonal yields were highest in the second and the third year of harvesting, up to 10 t DM ha-1. In the winter 1997-1998 , winter damages killed 21 to 38 % of lucerne plants, and resulted …
Intake And Qualitative Aspects Of Guinea Grass Grazed By Sheep Over Three Different Seasons, Willem A. Van Niekerk
Intake And Qualitative Aspects Of Guinea Grass Grazed By Sheep Over Three Different Seasons, Willem A. Van Niekerk
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
The objective of this study was to determine the influence of season on intake by sheep as well as certain selected qualitative characteristics of Panicum maximum (cv Gatton) (Guinea grass) at the mature growing stage. The lower DM content of the spring and summer grass (41.6 and 40.2%) did not hamper DOMI (48.1 and 26.7 W0.75/d), respectively. The N concentration of the spring and summer grass was well within the limit required for optimal rumen microbial production (1.8 - 2.0%). The high cell wall components of the winter grass resulted most probably in a significant lower IVDOM value …
Brs Quênia And Brs Tamani: New Panicum Maximum Jacq. Hybrid Cultivars In Brazil, Liana Jank, C. M. S. De Andrade, Giovana A. Maciel, Rodrigo A. Barbosa, Gustavo J. Braga, Manuel C. M. Macedo, José R. Valério, Jaqueline R. Verzignassi, A. H. Zimmer, Celso D. Fernandes, M. F. Santos, Rosangela M. Simeão
Brs Quênia And Brs Tamani: New Panicum Maximum Jacq. Hybrid Cultivars In Brazil, Liana Jank, C. M. S. De Andrade, Giovana A. Maciel, Rodrigo A. Barbosa, Gustavo J. Braga, Manuel C. M. Macedo, José R. Valério, Jaqueline R. Verzignassi, A. H. Zimmer, Celso D. Fernandes, M. F. Santos, Rosangela M. Simeão
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Since 1982 Embrapa Beef Catle in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil, develops a Panicum maximum Jacq. breeding program, based on the germplasm collected and assembled by IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Developpment) and received through a cooperation-agreement with IRD. The germplasm was evaluated and four cultivars were released directly from the germplasm: cultivars Tanzania, Mombaça, Massai and BRS Zuri. Breeding began in 1990 and involved crosses between sexual plants and selected apomictic accessions. The program consists of evaluation followed by selection of hybrids in plots with replications, evaluation of the selected hybrids in national network experiments in diverse regions and …
Application Of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs) To Forage Evaluation In Uruguay, D. Cozzolino, Y. Acosta, J. Garcia
Application Of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs) To Forage Evaluation In Uruguay, D. Cozzolino, Y. Acosta, J. Garcia
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) were used to assess the chemical composition of a wide range of forages. Nearly five hundred herbage samples covering a wide range of temperate pastures species and mixtures, previously analysed by conventional wet chemistry were scanned in reflectance with a NIRS 6500 (NIRSystems, Silver Spring, USA). The coefficients of determination in calibration (R2 ) and the errors in cross validation (SECV) were 0.98 (5.8), 0.94 (22.2), 0.97 (5.6), 0.94 (6.9) and 0.89 (19.7) for crude protein, in vitro organic matter digestibility, dry matter, ash and acid detergent fiber, in g kg –1 on a …
Nutritive Value Of Double Cropped Corn For Ruminant Production, D. Vaz Martins, A. Fassio
Nutritive Value Of Double Cropped Corn For Ruminant Production, D. Vaz Martins, A. Fassio
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
The viability of double cropping corn (Zea mays L.) in Uruguay, germplasm combination, dry matter yield and nutritive value were evaluated. An early (E) maturing hybrid, an early to medium (E-M) one and an E-M variety were planted as spring crops. One E-M hybrid, one medium to late (M-L) hybrid and a late (L) variety were planted as a second crop. PVC laboratory scale silo of the spring crop and the whole plant of the summer crop were chemically analyzed. The nutritive value of the silages were related to plant maturity stage. No differences were detected in nutritive value among …
Overseeding Whipgrass With Cool‐Season Annuals To Increase Pasture Yield And Quality In Southwest China, Chunhua Yang, Xiantao Fu, Lingzhi Chen, Zhisong Tang, Huijun Hang
Overseeding Whipgrass With Cool‐Season Annuals To Increase Pasture Yield And Quality In Southwest China, Chunhua Yang, Xiantao Fu, Lingzhi Chen, Zhisong Tang, Huijun Hang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Comparison On The Newly Developed Silage Inoculant (Lactobacillus Plantarum Nlri 401) For Whole Crop Rice Silage, Jong-Geun Kim, Eui-Soo Chung, Jun-Sang Ham, Sei-Hyung Yoon, Meing-Joong Kim, Sung Seo
Comparison On The Newly Developed Silage Inoculant (Lactobacillus Plantarum Nlri 401) For Whole Crop Rice Silage, Jong-Geun Kim, Eui-Soo Chung, Jun-Sang Ham, Sei-Hyung Yoon, Meing-Joong Kim, Sung Seo
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Dry Matter Yields And Pasture Quality In Nigerian Savanna, J. I. Muoghalu
Dry Matter Yields And Pasture Quality In Nigerian Savanna, J. I. Muoghalu
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Study On Production Performance Of Alfalfa In Yellow River Beach Areas, Yongge Gao, Li Li, Yanhua Wang
Study On Production Performance Of Alfalfa In Yellow River Beach Areas, Yongge Gao, Li Li, Yanhua Wang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Adding Lemon Grass To Dairy Cow Diets On Milk Quality And Blood Oxidation Resistance, Hongru Gu, Chenglong Ding, Yi Ding, Yixin Shen
Effect Of Adding Lemon Grass To Dairy Cow Diets On Milk Quality And Blood Oxidation Resistance, Hongru Gu, Chenglong Ding, Yi Ding, Yixin Shen
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Study On Quality Of 22 Alfalfa Varieties In Hebei Lowland Plain, Yuan Li, Haiming Zhao, Nan Xie, Guibo Liu
Study On Quality Of 22 Alfalfa Varieties In Hebei Lowland Plain, Yuan Li, Haiming Zhao, Nan Xie, Guibo Liu
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Breeding Research Of The Variety Of Anti‐Thrips Alfalfa, Temuer Buhe, Xinxiu Wang
Breeding Research Of The Variety Of Anti‐Thrips Alfalfa, Temuer Buhe, Xinxiu Wang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Improvement Of Forage Grass Quality For Future Climate And Agricultural Demands, C. S. Jensen, T. Didion, G. Gadegaard, I. Lenk, C. Gao, M. Folling, R. Sabroe, K. K. Nielsen
Improvement Of Forage Grass Quality For Future Climate And Agricultural Demands, C. S. Jensen, T. Didion, G. Gadegaard, I. Lenk, C. Gao, M. Folling, R. Sabroe, K. K. Nielsen
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Overseeding Whipgrass With Cool‐Season Annuals To Increase Yield And Quality In A Hay Field In Southwest China, Chunhua Yang, Xiantao Fu, Lingzhi Chen, Zhisong Tang, Huijun Hang
Overseeding Whipgrass With Cool‐Season Annuals To Increase Yield And Quality In A Hay Field In Southwest China, Chunhua Yang, Xiantao Fu, Lingzhi Chen, Zhisong Tang, Huijun Hang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.