Determining the pre-grazing sward height of Kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus - Hochst. ex Chiov.) for optimizing nutrient intake rate of dairy heifers
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269716
Abstract: Understanding the grazing process and animal response to sward structures (e.g., sward height) is key to setting targets for efficient grazing management. We hypothesized that the short-term intake rate (STIR) of dry matter (DM) and… read more here.
Keywords: intake rate; sward height; dairy heifers; kikuyu grass ... See more keywords