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IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

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Mixed Fattening Of Steers And Lambs On Improved Grasslands In Uruguay: Ii. Animal Performance And Productivity, D. F. Risso, Fabio Montossi, E. J. Berretta, R. Cuadro, I. De Barbieri, R. San Julián, A. Dighiero, A. Zarza Apr 2023

Mixed Fattening Of Steers And Lambs On Improved Grasslands In Uruguay: Ii. Animal Performance And Productivity, D. F. Risso, Fabio Montossi, E. J. Berretta, R. Cuadro, I. De Barbieri, R. San Julián, A. Dighiero, A. Zarza

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

In cow-calf operations in Uruguay, mixed cattle and sheep grazing on rangelands is predominant, while fattening is a specialised process. Within certain limits of the lamb/steer ratio and stocking rate, a complementary grazing effect occurs under mixed grazing, improving net results (Nolan & Connolly, 1977; Risso et al., 2002). These trials characterise animal performance under such management.


Farm Performance From Holstein-Friesian Cows Of Three Genetic Strains On Grazed Pasture, K. A. Macdonald, B. S. Thorrold, C. B. Glassey, J. A. S. Lancaster, G. A. Verkerk, J. E. Pryce, C. W. Holmes Feb 2023

Farm Performance From Holstein-Friesian Cows Of Three Genetic Strains On Grazed Pasture, K. A. Macdonald, B. S. Thorrold, C. B. Glassey, J. A. S. Lancaster, G. A. Verkerk, J. E. Pryce, C. W. Holmes

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

Dairy selection objectives and farm production systems in USA and Europe are different from those in New Zealand (NZ). The use of overseas semen in NZ in the last 20 years has changed the genetics of the former NZ Holstein-Friesian (HF) strain. This trial was designed to demonstrate the genetic progress in the NZ HF dairy herd in the last 25 years and how high production potential North American HF cows perform under pasture-based feeding systems.


Effects Of Rumen Fill On Intake And Milk Production In Dairy Cows Fed Perennial Ryegrass, A. V. Chaves, A. Boudon Feb 2023

Effects Of Rumen Fill On Intake And Milk Production In Dairy Cows Fed Perennial Ryegrass, A. V. Chaves, A. Boudon

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

Physical limitation often limits dry matter intake (DMI) of high producing cows or cows fed high forage diets. The extent to which DMI is regulated by distention in the rumen depends upon the cow’s energy requirement and filling effects of the diet offered (Allen, 2000). The objective here was to challenge middle lactation dairy cows with rumen fill (rumen inert bulk – RIB) feeding ryegrass fresh cut (indoors) or grazed to determine whether RIB affects intake and milk production.


Performance Of Meat Goats Grazing Winter Annual Grasses In The Piedmont Of The Southeastern Usa, J-M. Luginbuhl, J. P. Mueller Feb 2023

Performance Of Meat Goats Grazing Winter Annual Grasses In The Piedmont Of The Southeastern Usa, J-M. Luginbuhl, J. P. Mueller

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

In the Southeastern United States, meat goats (Capra hircus hircus) are becoming increasingly important contributors to the income of many small producers. Meat goats perform well in grazing situations if grazing management practices match their grazing behavior. Nevertheless, little research data are available from the region specifically directed toward forage feeding programs for goats reared for meat production. Hart et al. (1993) reported that growing Alpine, Angora and Nubian kids grazed on high quality Triticum aestivum forage gained 50 g/d, whereas Kiesling et al. (1994) reported gains ranging from 65 to 141 g/d in growing Angora …


Quality Of Ammoniated Brachiaria Decumbens Hay, L. O. Fernandes, Ricardo A. Reis, L. R. A. Rodrigues Dec 2021

Quality Of Ammoniated Brachiaria Decumbens Hay, L. O. Fernandes, Ricardo A. Reis, L. R. A. Rodrigues

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

The experiment was conducted at UNESP-Jaboticabal to evaluate the quality of Brachiaria decumbens hays harvested after seed ripening. The hays were submitted to the following treatments: control, anhydrous ammonia (3.0% NH3 in the DM), and urea (5.0% in the DM). The chemical composition, digestibility and the performance of steers were evaluated using a complete randomized block design with three treatments and six replications. The ammoniation either with NH3 or urea increased (P< 0.05) the CP content, and the IVDMD. The NH3 treatment reduced (P < 0.05) the contents of NDF and ADF, and the urea application reduced (P < 0.05) the contents of hemicellulose and lignin. The ammoniation did not affect (P > 0.05) the neutral detergent insoluble nitrogen, and acid detergent insoluble nitrogen values. Steers receiving Brachiaria hay plus soybean meal (1.08 kg DM.day), hay …


Grazing Practices And Rangeland Conservation: Towards Output‐Based Contracts To Improve Relevance And Enhance Technical Innovation, Cyril Agreil, Jocelyn Haskell, John Haskell, Michel Meuret, Fred Provenza Jul 2021

Grazing Practices And Rangeland Conservation: Towards Output‐Based Contracts To Improve Relevance And Enhance Technical Innovation, Cyril Agreil, Jocelyn Haskell, John Haskell, Michel Meuret, Fred Provenza

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

No abstract provided.


A Comparative Test Of Melilotoides Ruthenica Experimental Varieties, Zhaolan Wang, Jiancai Du, Lili Zhao, Huifang Hu, Wanguang Shi, Feixue Zhu, Yanyan Zhang, Xiaotao Mao Apr 2021

A Comparative Test Of Melilotoides Ruthenica Experimental Varieties, Zhaolan Wang, Jiancai Du, Lili Zhao, Huifang Hu, Wanguang Shi, Feixue Zhu, Yanyan Zhang, Xiaotao Mao

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

No abstract provided.


Comparative Performance Of Friesian‐Sahiwal Crossbreds And Sahiwal Steers On Naivasha Stargrass In Kenya, W. B. Muhuyi, T. Muasya, S. N. Ole Sinkeet Dec 2020

Comparative Performance Of Friesian‐Sahiwal Crossbreds And Sahiwal Steers On Naivasha Stargrass In Kenya, W. B. Muhuyi, T. Muasya, S. N. Ole Sinkeet

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

No abstract provided.