Title | Herbage intake and liveweight gain of bulls and steers continuously stocked at fixed sward heights during autumn and spring |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1993 |
Authors | Morris, Mrs. T. , Hirschberg S.W. , Michel A. , Parker W.J. , and McCutcheon S.N. |
Journal | Grass & Forage Science |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 109 - 117 |
Date Published | 1993 |
Keywords | Bull beef |
Abstract |
Liveweight gain in continuously grazed finishing steers and bulls increases with sward surface height to a maximum of 8-10 cm with spring ryegrass/white clover (Lolium/Trifolium pratense) pastures while, in autumn, swards of 12-15 cm height are required to achieve maximum performance. - from Authors |
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