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21 Jun Evaluation of sainfoin-alfalfa mixtures and persistence for bloat-safe grazing

Posted at 17:19h in Agronomy

Forage dry matter yields of sainfoin-alfalfa mixtures were greater than sainfoin monocultures in all trials. However, sainfoin persistence levels in alfalfa-sainfoin mixtures were less than the recommended level to eliminate ruminant bloat risk. Further agronomic studies on optimum seeding ratios of alfalfa to sainfoin, and...

03 Feb Pasture rejuvenation with bloat-free legumes

Posted at 18:12h in Agronomy

Direct seeding of productive and nutritive legume species into existing pasture is considered the most attractive option for pasture rejuvenation. For high performance grazing systems, identification of suitable bloat-free legumes and methods for direct seeding into old grass and legume stands will be essential strategies. The...