There is an ever-increasing need to identify new feed resources in developing countries and the types of forages used tend to be more complex in terms of chemical composition. Near infrared re ̄ectance spectroscopy (NIRS) has the potential to aid the evaluation of forages and in this study was employed to compare and classify Gliricidia spp. provenances. Multivariate statistical techniques, incl...

Several feed preservation methods can ensure lower mycotoxin contamination levels enter the food life cycle, and a relatively common wet method of forage plant materials is fermentation. This study aimed to characterize microbiological state fermented silages haylages (corn, alfalfa, rye, triticale), their main microbiota, isolation bacteria with resistance. Bacteria that remain viable througho...

Forages are the most important ingredient in a dairy cow’s ration. She is a ruminant and to be a healthy, productive cow she needs a healthy, productive rumen. High quality forages are the key to achieving a healthy rumen and a productive cow. However, because of the importance of forages in maintaining rumen health and cow performance, when deficiencies in the amount or quality of the forage i...

The objective of this study was to determine the effect harvesting alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) and tall fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort] after frost ensiling mixtures these forages on silage fermentation characteristics, intake, digestibility ruminal by ewe lambs. Forages were harvested in October 2017, wilted, blended as either alone, 67% + 33% novel endophyte-infected fesc...

The objective of this study was to compare summer annuals for fall and winter grazing on irrigated pastures in the Intermountain West. The cool desert areas of this region have short growing seasons (≤120 d) with high daytime temperatures and cool nights resulting in sufficent growing degree days, but impaired production on cool season forages during late summer. Five species were planted in Ca...

of association directors revealed common reasons for volunteering were: enjoy working with youth and horses and a desire to contribute back to a program, which benefited them. Some of the challenges listed included trying to keep program costs minimal for leaders and youth, personal expense when attending association activities, and improving communication. Overall, directors consider the assoc...

Pasture is the primary feed source for NZ deer production with the greatest proportion grazed in situ. The quantity and quality of the pastures available to grazing deer varies markedly as a result of environmental factors and feed planning decisions by deer farmers. The grazing behaviour of deer responds to changes in pasture height and mass and the effect of pasture variables (height, pre -an...