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Studies On Dry Matter Production Of Bahiagrass (Paspalum Notatum) Sward Ii. Characteristics Of Co2 Balance And Solar Energy Utilization During The Regrowth Period, W Agata Oct 2025

Studies On Dry Matter Production Of Bahiagrass (Paspalum Notatum) Sward Ii. Characteristics Of Co2 Balance And Solar Energy Utilization During The Regrowth Period, W Agata

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

To clarify the characteristics of CO2 balance and solar energy utilization during the regrowth period of bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) sward, canopy photosynthesis and dark respiration were periodically measured in the same sward used in the previous paper I. The measurement of canopy photosynthesis was done using the chamber method under field conditions. Dark respiration in population was calculated based on the dark respiratory rates in each organ and dry weight at each regrowth stage. Canopy photosynthesis correlated closely with solar radiation. The light response of gross photosynthetic rate (Pg) changed with LAI increase from a saturated curve to a …


Studies On Dry Matter Production Of Bahiagrass (Paspalum Notatum) Sward I. Characteristics Of Dry Matter Production During The Regrowth Period, W Agata Oct 2025

Studies On Dry Matter Production Of Bahiagrass (Paspalum Notatum) Sward I. Characteristics Of Dry Matter Production During The Regrowth Period, W Agata

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This investigation was carried out to elucidate the characteristics of dry matter production during the regrowth period of bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) sward. Growth analysis was periodically done throughout the regrowth period based on total dry weight and leaf area index. Total and top dry weight increased showing a typical sigmoid curve from July 27 to September 11. Produced dry weight and average crop growth rate during the regrowth period were 983 gDW/m2 and 21.3 gDW/m2/day, respectively. The harvest index on September 11 was 45.4%. Leaf area index also increased showing the sigmoid curve during the regrowth. Maximum leaf area …


Method For Obtaining Better Germination Of Green Panic (Panicum Maximum Var. Trichoglume Eyles) Seed, T Okada Oct 2025

Method For Obtaining Better Germination Of Green Panic (Panicum Maximum Var. Trichoglume Eyles) Seed, T Okada

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Because germination of green panic seed was unstable, a series of tests were performed to establish methods for obtaining better germination of this seed earlier than usual after it is harvested. In this report key points of the methods formulated are described. Seed ripened at 21 °C showed a higher germination percentage in its early age ( 4 months after harvest) than that ripened at 25°C or 29°C. Excellent early age germinations were realized by drying seed slowly immediately after harvest, especially by spending as much as a month gradually drying seed at 20°C and stirring every few days. Heating …


Economics Of Producing Corn (Maize) And Sorghum As Feeds For Animal Production In China, Bingxing Zhang Oct 2025

Economics Of Producing Corn (Maize) And Sorghum As Feeds For Animal Production In China, Bingxing Zhang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Due to insufficient production of animal products the Chinese people have eaten too much grain and too little meat and milk. Now, as a result of burriper harvests for several years in succession, it is time for the Chinese peasants to convert their surplus grain into feeds for the development of animal production to meet the growing needs of the Chinese people for meat and milk on the one hand and for wool and leather on the other. At the same time more forage sorghum and corn should be grown, especially on unused or misused poor lands and wide hillsides …


Effect Of Nitrogen And Cutting Management On The Dead Stubble, Carbohydrate Reserves In Stubble, And Regrowth Of Forage Sorghum-Sudangrass Hybrid, S Seo, D A. Kim Oct 2025

Effect Of Nitrogen And Cutting Management On The Dead Stubble, Carbohydrate Reserves In Stubble, And Regrowth Of Forage Sorghum-Sudangrass Hybrid, S Seo, D A. Kim

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Sorghum-sudangrass hybrid (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is one of the most important annual grasses utilized for supplemental summer forage. For better forage production, this experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of the different nitrogen (N) rate, cutting height, cutting stage on the dead stubble, carbohydrate reserves (CHO-R) in stubble, and regrowth of forage sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. The cultivar used in the present study was Pioneer 988. The experiment was arranged as a split plot design and undertaken over a period of 5 months from May to September, 1981 and 1982 in Suweon, Korea. The dead stubble after cutting was …


Yield Advantage Of Maize - Bean Intercrop System, T Gemma, H Miura Oct 2025

Yield Advantage Of Maize - Bean Intercrop System, T Gemma, H Miura

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Two-year field study was conducted to determine the yield advantage in maize-bean intercrop system at a certain plant population pressure. Maize cultivar 'Wasehomare' was intercropped with bean cultivar 'Top Crop' in the replacement series treatments with each sole crop in 1983 and 1984. Fresh grain weight of maize and fresh pod weight of bean were analysed statistically. Grain weight per plant was increased significantly in some intercrop treatments in both years. Pod weight per plant was slightly increased by intercropping in only 1983. Competitive ability of maize was dominant in many intercrop treatments in both years. To assess yield advantage …


Effects Of The Association Corn-Soybean On Dry Matter Production And Nutritional Silage Value, R Garcia, A R. Evangelista, J D. Galvao Oct 2025

Effects Of The Association Corn-Soybean On Dry Matter Production And Nutritional Silage Value, R Garcia, A R. Evangelista, J D. Galvao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Experiments were conducted to study the influence of corn-soybeans plant population in five cropping systems (four com-soybean associations and single corn) on the dry matter production and nutritional silage value. Variation in corn plant populations did not influenced green matter production, however, dry matter production increased as population increase. The cropping systems influenced both green and dry matter production. Plant population influenced on the nutritional silage value. The protein content and dry matter digestibility was higher for 30 thousand plants of corn per hectare. Two rows of corn to four of soybean resulted in superior protein content. The association com-soybean …


Effects Of Nitrogen And Potassium Fertilization On Dry-Matter Production, Nutrients Uptakes And Competitive Relation In Mixed Culture Of Forage Sorghum And Soybean, Y Kawamoto, Y Masuda, I Goto Oct 2025

Effects Of Nitrogen And Potassium Fertilization On Dry-Matter Production, Nutrients Uptakes And Competitive Relation In Mixed Culture Of Forage Sorghum And Soybean, Y Kawamoto, Y Masuda, I Goto

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The effects of nitrogen and potassium fertilization were examined on dry-matter production, N, P, Ca, and Mg contents and competitive relation for the nutrients uptakes in mixed culture of forage sorghum and soybean. The nutrients contents. of sorghum in mixed culture tended to be high under nitrogen or potassium fertilization, in comparing with those in pure culture. The density exchange rate of sorghum was less than 1.0, and that of soybean was greater than 1.0. It was suggested that inter-specific competition for sorghum and intra-specific competition for soybean showed greater effects on dry matter production and nutrients uptakes of individual …


The Effects Of Deep Incorporation Of Sewage Sludge And/Or Limestone On The Physical And Chemical Properties Of Acid Gob For Revegetation Of Grasses, J H. Jones, F J. Olsen Oct 2025

The Effects Of Deep Incorporation Of Sewage Sludge And/Or Limestone On The Physical And Chemical Properties Of Acid Gob For Revegetation Of Grasses, J H. Jones, F J. Olsen

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

It is very difficult to establish and maintain vegetation on acid gob ( the coarse waste materials resulting from washing coal) sites. A study was conducted to determine the effects of varying rates of sewage sludge and/or limestone incorporated to 30 and 60 cm depths on the physical and chemical properties of gob for the establishment of grasses. The experimental site was located at Peabody Coal Company's Will Scarlet mine, Williamson County, Illinois, USA. The incorporation of sewage sludge as an amendment to acidic, low fertility and droughty gob resulted in favorable increases in organic matter, pH and reduced bulk …


The Differences In Surface Runoff And Soil Loss Between Vertical And Horizontal Cattle Tracks In Inclined Grasslands, M Oikawa, K Okamoto, Y Ogawa Oct 2025

The Differences In Surface Runoff And Soil Loss Between Vertical And Horizontal Cattle Tracks In Inclined Grasslands, M Oikawa, K Okamoto, Y Ogawa

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The amount of surface runoff water and soil loss produced by artificial rainfall were measured in the grasslands where vertical and horizontal cattle tracks sharply developed, in order to establish the suitable design of paddock and the arrangement of water or salt sites that reduce the inclined grassland to erode. In mountainous grassland with steep slopes, grazing cattle take the nearly same routes which were determined by the degree of inclination and the locations of fences, water and salt sites or camping sites. The routes were gradually denuded of vegetation and formed many paths called "Ushimichi (in Japanese)", and were …


Loss Of Nutrients In Surface Runoff From Grassland Treated With Pig Slurry, M Sherwood Oct 2025

Loss Of Nutrients In Surface Runoff From Grassland Treated With Pig Slurry, M Sherwood

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Soil physical limitations and climatic conditions in some countries make landspreading of manures a potential environmental hazard due to the danger of surface runoff to waterways. Pig slurry at two application rates was spread on sloped grassland plots at three sites with different soil drainage properties. All surface runoff water was collected and analysed after each significant rainfall. At Sites 1 and 2 where the first runoff event occurred within 48 hours of spreading, the runoff water contained very high concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), which were related to the rate of …


Educational Programs For International Students: Present Status, James T. O'Rourke Oct 2025

Educational Programs For International Students: Present Status, James T. O'Rourke

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A survey was conducted in eight major range science departments in the U.S. to determine the extent of appropriate training for international students, following recommendations made during the past twenty years. The average department was found to have little ability to teach in a language other than English, has few faculty who have worked in a developing country more than one year, and does not equally reward faculty for international work compared with domestic work. Less than 30% of the topics which should occur in international programs of study were actually found in all eight departments. Another 30% of the …


The Grassy Ticket In The Northern Part Of China, Zhou Guangyu, Ye Zhengfeng, Li Xianggan Oct 2025

The Grassy Ticket In The Northern Part Of China, Zhou Guangyu, Ye Zhengfeng, Li Xianggan

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Grassy thicket is a main vegetation which is distributed in those provinces in the mountain-hilly region along the Qinling Mountain-Huai River and Great Wall, after the forests have been destroyed. The floristic composition of the grassy thicket community consists of 9-31 species. The dominant plants are grassy and mixed with shrubs. The major factor which affects the community is soil moisture content. The biomass of its fresh weight above-ground is mean 102. 7Kg/mu; the stocking rate is mean 25 .38mu/sheep/year. Under a well covered grassy thicket, the mould of soil-water erosion is 2700t/Km2, whereas when the plant community is destroyed …


Investigations On The Ecology And The Forage Value Of A Sheep Grazed Skiing Slope, G Spatz, G J. Park Oct 2025

Investigations On The Ecology And The Forage Value Of A Sheep Grazed Skiing Slope, G Spatz, G J. Park

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The influence of sheep grazing and fertilization on the vegetation of a steep skiing course was investigated within the northern calcereous Alps from 1979 to 1983. When measuring vegetation dynamics, we made use of the Relevemethod, the Point-Intercept-method and the Quadrat-Charting-method. Good grasses and legumes increased their biomass portion, whereas sedges almost disappeared. So the fodder value of the original pasture improved due to sheep grazing and fertilization. The vegetation which was injured by heavy skiing regenerated best after fertilization and restricted grazing. Thus sheep grazing proved to be a good measure for taking care of skiing grounds and for …


The Establishment And Persistence Of Grasses On Acid Gob Amended With Sewage Sludge And/Or Limestone, F J. Olsen, J H. Jones Oct 2025

The Establishment And Persistence Of Grasses On Acid Gob Amended With Sewage Sludge And/Or Limestone, F J. Olsen, J H. Jones

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Gob ( coal refuse), which contains pyritic materials, produces sulfuric acid when wetted and oxidized. The acidity together with droughtiness and high surface temperatures create a complex problem for revegetation. Three grasses (reed canarygrass, Phalaris arundinacea L.), tall fescue, ( Festuca arundinacea Shreb.), and redtop, (Agrostis alba L.) were established on an acid gob site void of plants at the Will Scarlet Mine, Peabody Coal Campany, Williamson County, Illinois U.S.A. to evalute the effets of soil amendments. Treatments of sewage sludge to 30 and 60 cm depths of 225 and 450 Mg ha-1 per 30 cm depth, 225 and 450 …


Transfer Of The South Australian Dryland Farming Technology To Countries In West Asia And North Africa, K G. Boyce, G D. Webber, A W.H Lake Oct 2025

Transfer Of The South Australian Dryland Farming Technology To Countries In West Asia And North Africa, K G. Boyce, G D. Webber, A W.H Lake

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The principles of the technology of ley farming practiced in South Australia based on the use of annual self-regenerating pasture legumes in rotation with cereal cropping has been successfully transferred to areas of similar ecological conditions and agricultural production in countries of West Asia and North Africa. A number of development programmes have demonstrated tangible benefits to agricultural production and soil conservation. Further exploitation of these findings now require application and adoption at farmer level.


Use Of Grassland Division Constraints Water Control Analysis Of A Dairy Farm In Lorraine, France, M Benoit, J Brossier, E Chia, A Hentgen Oct 2025

Use Of Grassland Division Constraints Water Control Analysis Of A Dairy Farm In Lorraine, France, M Benoit, J Brossier, E Chia, A Hentgen

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A survey of one thousand farms, a daily monitoring on eight farms, and a simulation model of one real farm allow us to identify and measure the essential constraints limiting the dairy production on farms using a large proportion of grass lands. The main constrains are tied to the spatial distribution of the fields and the physical milieu. The study shows possible solutions. In the frame of the research realized by the multidisciplinary team on the agrarian systems and the evolution of the farming systems in Lorraine, we focus our attention on the land division pattern and water control that …


Managerial Characteristics Of The Grassland Type Dairy Farming In Hokkaido, Japan, Y Miyazawa Oct 2025

Managerial Characteristics Of The Grassland Type Dairy Farming In Hokkaido, Japan, Y Miyazawa

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Hokkaido is the northernmost island of Japan with an area of about 78,500 km2 and lies between 41 ° and 46°N. Dairy farming in Hokkaido, being endowed with vast land resources, has overcome severe climatic conditions and expanded its scale of operations through such measures as developing and improving grassland. Its main type of dairy farming can be said to be of the-grassland-type and the feeding resources of which depends mainly on pastures. The dairy farming in Hokkaido, therefore, is represented by this grassland-type that is one of the alternative types to be developed under comparatively unfavorable land conditions, such …


Evaluation Of Tropical Pasture Species With A Farming System Perspective, R R. Vera, C Sere Oct 2025

Evaluation Of Tropical Pasture Species With A Farming System Perspective, R R. Vera, C Sere

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A scheme of tropical pastures evalution that integrates experiment station and on-farm research, system monitoring, networking, and adoption studies is described. Examples of on-farm experiments and observations are presented. Selected results of physical and economic performance of introduced pastures as well as whole system productivity are shown. Implications for farmer adoption of tropical pasture species and for future research are discussed.


Interdisciplinary Beef - Forage Management Demonstrations, G D. Lacefield, W R. Burris, E D. Miksch, M Rasnake Oct 2025

Interdisciplinary Beef - Forage Management Demonstrations, G D. Lacefield, W R. Burris, E D. Miksch, M Rasnake

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

An interdisciplinary project, designated as Comprehensive Cow-Calf Management Demonstrations, was initiated by a term of extension specialists to demonstrate recommended management practices for cow-calf producers. The team consisted of extension specialists in beef cattle, agronomy and veterinary science. Cooperators for comprehensive on-farm demonstrations were nominated by county extension agents for agriculture and local veterinary practitioners. Selected cooperators were using a minimum of recommended practices but exhibited a willingness to make suggested changes. Farms were inventoried initially for cattle number and condition, soil capability and fertility, and existing facilities. Farm plans were then developed that would permit utilization of available resources …


Weight Gains And Nutrition Of Cattle Grazing On Grasslands Of Central Interior British Columbia, Canada, D A. Quinton, L Stroesser, H Douwes Oct 2025

Weight Gains And Nutrition Of Cattle Grazing On Grasslands Of Central Interior British Columbia, Canada, D A. Quinton, L Stroesser, H Douwes

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Average daily gains and nutrient deficiencies of cattle grazing three grassland zones in British Columbia are shown. Cattle production was greatest on the rough fescue (Festuca scabrella) -bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum) association and least on the big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) -bluebunch wheatgrass association. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and magnesium (Mg) concentrations in cattle diets generally paralleled cattle gains. Increases in these nutrients in forages correlate to increased cattle gains. Depressed weight gains, poor growth of calves, late estrous cycling of cows, and white muscle disease of calves are all livestock symptoms associated with nutrient deficiencies of cattle …


Sward Evaluation In Different Italian Environments To Model Productivity, P Talamucci, F Bonciarelli, P Bullitta, A Cavallero, C F. Cereti, F Miglietta, R Santilocchi, U Ziliotto Oct 2025

Sward Evaluation In Different Italian Environments To Model Productivity, P Talamucci, F Bonciarelli, P Bullitta, A Cavallero, C F. Cereti, F Miglietta, R Santilocchi, U Ziliotto

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Production of three mixtures was tested in order to determine the production functions in different environments of sown swards which were either grazed or cut and grazed. The experiment took place in six italian localities between 41 and46 degress North. Mixtures were formed by two legumes (Trifolium repens + Lotus corniculatus) and by one of three different grasses (Festuca arundinacea , Dactylis glomerata, Phleum pratense) of different earliness. Production of each locality was registered weekly and related as cumulative data to following pedoclimatic parameters: thermal summation, wilting point, field capacity, ETP, thermohydrological coefficient (L ETP x …


Yield And Regrowth Characteristics Of Alfalfa Grazed By Sheep In Spring And Summer, V G. Allen, D D. Wolf, J P. Fontenot Oct 2025

Yield And Regrowth Characteristics Of Alfalfa Grazed By Sheep In Spring And Summer, V G. Allen, D D. Wolf, J P. Fontenot

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Grazing alfalfa (Medicago sativa, L.) would provide high quality pasture in animal production systems. The influence of grazing alfalfa with sheep in early spring or in summer on regrowth characteristics, weed encroachment, and subsequent yields was investigated during two years and on hay yields during year 3 with no grazing imposed. Alfalfa was grazed in spring for 0, 2, 4, and 6 weeks at two grazing pressures: light (LAI of 1.0) and heavy (LAI< 0.5). Non-grazed alfalfa was harvested at late bud stage. Regrowth on all systems was harvested at 1/10 bloom. Grazing for 6 weeks reduced subsequent hay yield only in year 2. Heavy grazing pressure increased weed encroachment but weeds were effectively controlled with herbicides. Few residual effects were measurable in year 3. Another planting of alfalfa was grazed in summer following two hay cuts by five systems: 1), 2), and 3) grazed about 14 days after second hay cut for 2, 4, and 6 weeks, respectively; 4) grazed at early bud stage for 7-10 days; 5) grazed at early bloom for 7 days. For system 6, alfalfa was not grazed and hay was cut at 1/10 bloom. Following grazing, hay was cutif regrowth reached 1/10 bloom stage. Grazing for 2, 4, and 6 weeks linearly decreased fall regrowth and increased weed encroachment. In year 3, yield was reduced by grazing except at early bloom but differences were slight by August. Weed encroachment tended to increase with grazing duration. These data indicate that alfalfa is more tolerant of grazing in spring than summer. If weeds are controlled, extended grazing durations appear possible.


The Effect Of Fertilization With N-P-K In Yield Of Natural Pasture Grazed By Sheep On Southern Italy, L Postiglione, F Basso, T Di Ella, F Carone Oct 2025

The Effect Of Fertilization With N-P-K In Yield Of Natural Pasture Grazed By Sheep On Southern Italy, L Postiglione, F Basso, T Di Ella, F Carone

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In order to raise the very low pasture yield in the dry regions of Southern Italy, a research was undertaken on the efficiency of mineral fertilization, owing to the variability of climatic conditions. Two levels of N (0-50 Kg ha-1), P (0-100 Kg ha-1) and K (0-100 Kg ha-1) arranged in factorial combinations were compared with a pasture grazed by sheep in a hilly area of Basilicata region (550 m s.l.} since 1982. During the spring of the first two years rainfalls amounted respectively to 79 mm and 146 mm while maximum temperature reached 30°C and 22°C in May, therefore …


Effect Of Cultivar, Level Of Fungal Endophyte (Acremonium Coenophialum) And Nitrogen Fertilization Of Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) On Steer Performance, J A. Stuedmann, S R. Wilkinson, D P. Belesky, C S. Hoveland, O J. Devine, D L. Breedlove, H Ciordia, F N. Thompson Oct 2025

Effect Of Cultivar, Level Of Fungal Endophyte (Acremonium Coenophialum) And Nitrogen Fertilization Of Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) On Steer Performance, J A. Stuedmann, S R. Wilkinson, D P. Belesky, C S. Hoveland, O J. Devine, D L. Breedlove, H Ciordia, F N. Thompson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Tall fescue (Fescuca arundinacea) toxicosis has been associated with 'increased levels of fungal endophyte (Acremonium coenophialum) and increased rates of nitrogen (N) fertilization. This study determines the performance of steers grazing a 2 factorial of Kentucky-31 tall fescue at low fungus (LF) and high fungus (HF) levels at both 134 (LN) and 336 kg N·ha-1• 2 yC1 (HN) as well as steer performance on two new LF tall fescue cultivars, AU-Triumph and Johnstone fertilized at the LN rate. Eighteen 0.7 ha paddocks were used in a randomized block design with three blocks of the six treatments. Paddocks were stocked with …


Seasonal Distribution Of A Fungal Endophyte In Tall Fescue Pastures, D P. Belesky, O J. Devine, S R. Wilkinson, J A. Stuedemann, D M. Hildreth Oct 2025

Seasonal Distribution Of A Fungal Endophyte In Tall Fescue Pastures, D P. Belesky, O J. Devine, S R. Wilkinson, J A. Stuedemann, D M. Hildreth

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The presence of a fungal endophyte (Acremonium coenophialum) in tall fescue (Festuca arondinacea) and high nitrogen (N) fertilizer input, has been associated with tall fescue toxicosis symptoms in beef cattle. Expression of toxicosis symptoms vary with season, however the dynamics of endophyte levels in a tall fescue over a growing season have not been described. Our study characterizes seasonal distribution of the endophyte in grazed fescue swards as influenced by cultivar and N fertilizer over two years (1983 and 1984). Three replicate 0.7 ha paddocks of 'Johnstons', 'Triumph' and 'KY-31' (low and high endophyte status; and 134 …


Preliminary Report On Experiment Of Winter Rotational Grazing Of Local Cattle, Lu Wengao, Lai Zhiqiang Oct 2025

Preliminary Report On Experiment Of Winter Rotational Grazing Of Local Cattle, Lu Wengao, Lai Zhiqiang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In winter, grass growth declines sharply and animal's demand increases with the passage of time. In Dec., affected by frostbite and low temperatures, pasture output drops greatly and cannot meet the needs of cattle. For this reason, in Nanning, late Dec. is considered the winter grazing in a critical period (WGCP). Huts and shelters should be put up in the areas where animals should continue to graze throughout the winter. It is relatively economical to give animal supplementary feeding started in late Dec.


Behavioral And Physiological Characteristics Of Misaki Horses As Adapted To Their Winter Habitats, Y Kaseda, E Yamaguchi Oct 2025

Behavioral And Physiological Characteristics Of Misaki Horses As Adapted To Their Winter Habitats, Y Kaseda, E Yamaguchi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Few informations have been found on the metabolic adaptation of domestic animals to their winter circumstances. The present study was conducted to make clear the behavioral and physiological characteristics of Misaki horses living under semi-wild condition as adapted to their winter habitats. Nine 24 hour consecutive observations were made from 1983 to 1984, and simultaneously heart rate (beatd per min.), rectal temperature and ambient temperature were recorded at the intervals of 30 min .. Horses were frequently found to graze and rest in the forests or on south-facing weedy grasslands in winter. Time budget of a day changed seasonally and …


Alternative For Managing Beef Yearlings After Intensive Early Stocking Of Kansas Flint Hills Range, G L. Posler, G M. Ward, J G. Riley, C E. Owensby, E F. Smith, K K. Bolsen, R M. Helsel, N S. Hill Oct 2025

Alternative For Managing Beef Yearlings After Intensive Early Stocking Of Kansas Flint Hills Range, G L. Posler, G M. Ward, J G. Riley, C E. Owensby, E F. Smith, K K. Bolsen, R M. Helsel, N S. Hill

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Intensive early stocking of Kansas Flint Hills tall grass prairie (2X normal rate during the first half of the grazing season) has produced greater beef/ha than season -long stocking because of low animal gains during the last half season. Alternatives for animals removed from native range in mid-July include grazing seeded forages such as alfalfa or hybrid sudangrass or direct placement to the feedlot. During 3 years, we compared grazing alfalfa or hybrid sudangrass during the last half season and subsequentfeedlot placement for finishing with placement directly to the feedlot in mid-July. In our studies, animal gains were better for …


The Effect Of Stocking Rate And Grazing Management Upon Ewe Liveweight, Ewe Fertility, Lamb Growth And Pasture Production On Subterranean Clover Based Pasture In Western Australia, H Lloyd Davies, I N. Southey Oct 2025

The Effect Of Stocking Rate And Grazing Management Upon Ewe Liveweight, Ewe Fertility, Lamb Growth And Pasture Production On Subterranean Clover Based Pasture In Western Australia, H Lloyd Davies, I N. Southey

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Border Leicester x Merino ewes joined to Dorset Hom rams were run at 3 stocking rates (S.R.) and 2 systems of pasture management, viz Continuous grazing (C.G.) or a 4 sub-plot Deferred grazing system (D.G.) designed to meet the needs of the breeding ewe on subterranean clover based pastures at Bakers Hill (32°S l17°E), Western Australia for three years. Stocking rate affected ewe liveweight at joining and lambing, the growth of single lambs in the first year and tended to reduce the growth rate of twin lambs. It profoundly affected the amount of dry matter of pasture on offer. The …