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The Grazing Value Of Medicago Murex., C. M. Saunders
The Grazing Value Of Medicago Murex., C. M. Saunders
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Trial 88KA92
Location: Potts Road, East Kojonup.
At present, limited information is available on the grazing value of Medicago murex cv. Zodiac on sheep live weights and wool growth. This trial was designed to provide data on the relative performance of sheep grazing Zodiac compared with the recommended subterranean clovers (Junee/Seaton Park) in the > 450mm rainfall zone in WA.
Erosion Potential Of Phomopsis-Resistant Lupins, D J. Carter, Paul Findlater
Erosion Potential Of Phomopsis-Resistant Lupins, D J. Carter, Paul Findlater
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
During lupin harvesting, up to 20 per cent of the grain remains on the ground. This non-harvested or pilt grain is a valuable feed for sheep during early summer because the pods, leaf and stem generally provide little nutrient in the stubnbles. In addition, the more efficient the weed control, the less valuable are the stubbles.
The disease lupinosis caused by Phomopsis leptostromiformis restricts the amount of grazing from the lupin stubbles, and hence the risk of wind-erosion of stubble paddocks.
However, the introduction of lupin varieties moderately resistant to Phomopsis and with reduced potential to cause lupinosis means that …
Choosing A Calcium Supplement For Sheep Fed Cereal Grains, R L. Peet, Michael Hare
Choosing A Calcium Supplement For Sheep Fed Cereal Grains, R L. Peet, Michael Hare
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Sheep fed cereal grains as an energy source over summer usually need added calcium because cereal grains are generally low in calcium (for example, 0.03 per cent calcium compared to 0.26 per cent phosphorus), and there may not be a natural source such as clover, weeds, leafy stubble or edible bush in the paddock.
The safestt and most effective calcium supplement is finely ground limestone added to the feed, but some farmers have used other sources of calcium such as gypsum and superphosphate in this manner.