Long term effects of fall dormancy and grazing frequency in lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) pastures: 1. Forage production and consumption
Published:December 15, 2022
Summary
Introduction Lucerne is the main grazed forage of Argentina. However, there is a large yield and consumption gap on most dairy and beef farms. Jáuregui et al. (2019) indicated that < 5 t ha -1 are consumed on average on dairy farms. There is potential to close the gap by increased grazing frequency, particularly during periods of high growth such as spring (Jáuregui et al., 2...