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View article: Species Composition Influences Zinc and Selenium Uptake in Multispecies Grasslands
Species Composition Influences Zinc and Selenium Uptake in Multispecies Grasslands Open
The aim of this study was to assess and analyse the effect of species richness on zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) uptake and concentrations in grasslands while investigating the potential role of grass species in facilitating their uptake in m…
View article: Annual and seasonal dry matter production, botanical species composition, and nutritive value of multispecies, permanent pasture, and perennial ryegrass swards managed under grazing
Annual and seasonal dry matter production, botanical species composition, and nutritive value of multispecies, permanent pasture, and perennial ryegrass swards managed under grazing Open
Reduced reliance on inputs such as fertilizer is fundamental to sustainable grazing systems. This two‐year study compared four sward types, including multispecies swards (MSS), for herbage dry matter (DM) production, species contribution t…
View article: Species composition but not interspecific facilitation enhances zinc and selenium uptake in multispecies grasslands
Species composition but not interspecific facilitation enhances zinc and selenium uptake in multispecies grasslands Open
Aims To understand the variations among grassland species in their ability to take up zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) when cultivated as monocultures and to assess the effect of species richness on Zn and Se uptake. Additionally, to examine wh…
View article: An assessment of herbage mass, ryegrass cultivar and red clover inclusion on sward productivity, quality and morphology under a cutting protocol
An assessment of herbage mass, ryegrass cultivar and red clover inclusion on sward productivity, quality and morphology under a cutting protocol Open
The use of ‘cut-and-carry’ (the mechanical harvesting and feeding of fresh grass) has increased in some temperate regions in recent years and evidence suggests that sward management practices in this system differ to conventional grazing. …
View article: 179 The Effect of Sward Type on the Performance of Co-grazed Cattle and Sheep
179 The Effect of Sward Type on the Performance of Co-grazed Cattle and Sheep Open
A farmlet study was established to evaluate the effect of four sward types on the performance of heifers and lambs co-grazing: a perennial ryegrass only sward (PRG) receiving 170 kg N/ha each year; a permanent pasture (PP) receiving 135 kg…
View article: Effects of genotype and concentrate supplementation on milk composition and selected milk processability parameters in late-lactation spring-calving grazing dairy cows
Effects of genotype and concentrate supplementation on milk composition and selected milk processability parameters in late-lactation spring-calving grazing dairy cows Open
A 2 × 2 factorial design experiment was conducted to investigate effects of cow genotype and concentrate supplementation (CS) on milk composition and processability. Four treatment groups (n = 12) were: (i) lower milk genotype (LM) offered…
View article: 159 The effect of multispecies swards on parasite faecal egg counts of grazing lambs
159 The effect of multispecies swards on parasite faecal egg counts of grazing lambs Open
Multispecies swards (MSS) for ruminants are increasing in popularity in temperate regions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of MSS containing grasses, legumes and herbs on lambs faecal egg counts (FEC) compared to a p…
View article: 164 The effect of grass silage compared to whole crop wheat silage on colostrum yield, lamb birth weight and ewe performance during late gestation
164 The effect of grass silage compared to whole crop wheat silage on colostrum yield, lamb birth weight and ewe performance during late gestation Open
Number of lambs born is a key factor influencing profitability of seasonal sheep meat production systems and a key driver of nutrient requirements. Energy and nutrient requirements to support foetal development, mammogenesis and lactogensi…
View article: Grazing multispecies swards improves ewe and lamb performance
Grazing multispecies swards improves ewe and lamb performance Open
A two-year (2015 and 2016) grazing study was established to compare ewe and lamb performance when grazed on a perennial ryegrass only sward compared to more diverse sward types. In that study four sward types were investigated: a perennial…
View article: Estimated nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen fertilizer use on multispecies grassland compared to monocultures
Estimated nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen fertilizer use on multispecies grassland compared to monocultures Open
The 27th European Grassland Federation General Meeting (EGF 2018), Cork, Ireland, 17-21 June 2018