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IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

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Dry Matter Intake, Milk Performance And Production Efficiency From Spring Calving Dairy Cows Offered Grass-Only, Grass-White Clover And Total Mixed Ration Diets, E. Fitzpatrick, Luc Delaby, Trevor J. Gilliland, D. Hennessy Feb 2024

Dry Matter Intake, Milk Performance And Production Efficiency From Spring Calving Dairy Cows Offered Grass-Only, Grass-White Clover And Total Mixed Ration Diets, E. Fitzpatrick, Luc Delaby, Trevor J. Gilliland, D. Hennessy

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

In pasture-based dairy production systems, dry matter intake (DMI) is one of the main factors curtailing milk production and production efficiency. The inclusion of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) in swards of perennial ryegrass (PRG; Lolium perenne L.) can increase DMI from increased sward nutritive value over a grass-only sward. Feeding a fully balanced TMR diet can enhance milk production as a result of greater DMI and through greater control of feed quality. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the relationship between DMI, milk production, and energy efficiencies for dairy cows consuming different diets. A farm …


Abiotic Resource Efficiency Of Grassland Production Systems In North-West Europe, M. Wachendorf, F. Taube Aug 2023

Abiotic Resource Efficiency Of Grassland Production Systems In North-West Europe, M. Wachendorf, F. Taube

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

Nitrate leaching and energy efficiency are key criteria of a resource efficient grassland production system. A four-year field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of N input and defoliation system on both criteria. The objective of this experiment was to develop strategies which help to facilitate future grassland production with maximum environmental friendliness.


Energy Balance Analysis Of Integrated Crop‐Livestock Production System In Tianshui Town, Huanxian County Of Gansu Province, Xiaoyan Wang, Fujiang Hou, Randall Jones Mar 2021

Energy Balance Analysis Of Integrated Crop‐Livestock Production System In Tianshui Town, Huanxian County Of Gansu Province, Xiaoyan Wang, Fujiang Hou, Randall Jones

IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)

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