Growth, forage yield and quality of Morus alba L. and Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp. in mixed and pure fodder bank systems in Yucatan, México
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-019-00378-4
Abstract: The main constraints in the ruminant production systems in the tropics are low availability and quality of forage during the dry season. An alternative that could mitigate the lack of food during periods of scarcity… read more here.
Keywords: fodder; forage yield; fodder banks; fodder bank ... See more keywords
Forage biomass and soil aggregate carbon under fodder banks with contrasting management regimes
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-019-00473-6
Abstract: Fodder banks are important agroforestry technologies that improve access to off-season livestock feed among smallholder farmers. However, fodder banks also contribute to nutrient mining, through biomass transfer, and therefore their sustainably may be downplayed. In order… read more here.
Keywords: fodder banks; carbon; frequency; biomass ... See more keywords
Improved fodder production and nutritional yields from the inclusion of biannually cut pigeon pea hedgerows in Megathyrsus maximus ‘Gatton’ pastures
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-021-00701-y
Abstract: Livestock production by smallholder farmers in southern Africa is often constrained by insufficient fodder during the dry season. The aim of this study was to determine if inclusion of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)… read more here.
Keywords: production; biomass; pigeon pea; fodder ... See more keywords
Harvesting fodder trees in montane forests in Kenya: species, techniques used and impacts
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DOI: 10.1007/s11056-018-9632-x
Abstract: There has been an increasing interest in fodder trees and their potential to help the rural poor. However, few studies have addressed the ecological impacts of fodder tree harvesting. We investigated the species harvested and… read more here.
Keywords: techniques used; fodder trees; montane forests; fodder ... See more keywords
Variations in Round-the-Year Fodder Production in a Low-Cost Hydroponic Shed
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-018-0764-5
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate four forage crops, i.e. maize, wheat, cowpea and rice bean, for green fodder production under a low-cost hydroponic shed. The experiment was conducted under temperature-controlled condition, irrigation… read more here.
Keywords: cost hydroponic; fodder; low cost; hydroponic shed ... See more keywords
How to better account for livestock diversity and fodder seasonality in assessing the fodder intake of livestock grazing semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa rangelands
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2018.07.002
Abstract: Abstract The feeding behavior and fodder intake of cattle, sheep and goats grazing semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa rangelands in Senegal was studied over a one-year cycle. The objective of the study was to improve the assessment… read more here.
Keywords: intake; fodder intake; semi arid; livestock ... See more keywords
Growth, yield and quality of teosinte (Euchleana maxicana L.) fodder as influenced by nitrogen and phosphorus application
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DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2021.1884697
Abstract: Abstract Nitrogen and phosphorus are the most critical determinants of fodder yield and quality. Here, we chose Teosinte fodder (Euchleana maxicana L.) as a test crop for evaluating the effects of supplied nutrients. Farmers applied… read more here.
Keywords: quality; nitrogen phosphorus; fodder; yield quality ... See more keywords
The role of main fodder area as a factor limiting the development of farms under conditions of sustainable agriculture. A case study from the Podkarpacie region (southern Poland, Western Carpathians)
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DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2017.1359809
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the age of globalization and specialization of agricultural production, the crop and livestock farming system is fully justified, particularly in piedmont regions where mixed farming predominates. This is especially important in local areas… read more here.
Keywords: density per; area; fodder; development farms ... See more keywords
Intercropping maize (Zea mays L.) with lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) for sustainable fodder production and quality in smallholder rural farming systems in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2017.1393649
Abstract: ABSTRACT An on-farm field experiment was conducted in South Africa’s rural Moist Tall Grassveld region which is characterized by overgrazing and a reduced grazing capacity. The grassland is sour veld and only provides palatable material… read more here.
Keywords: quality; south africa; production; maize ... See more keywords
Cooling effects of increased green fodder area on native grassland in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/acc9d3
Abstract: With increasing livestock production due to high demand for consumption, the planted area of green fodder, an essential livestock supplement, has grown rapidly and will continue to grow in China. However, the climate feedback of… read more here.
Keywords: native grassland; fodder; fodder area; green fodder ... See more keywords
Microwave Processing of Animal Feed: A Brief Review
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DOI: 10.13031/trans.13266
Abstract: Abstract. Microwave frequencies occupy the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum from 300 MHz to 300 GHz. Microwave heating involves the simultaneous and rapid diffusion of heat and moisture through a material as a result of… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; microwave treatment; microwave processing; fodder ... See more keywords