Effect of row spacing on sorghum-sudan forage yield and utilization by dairy cows

Rollins, G.H. and King, C.C. and Little, J.A. (1970) Effect of row spacing on sorghum-sudan forage yield and utilization by dairy cows. Other. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.

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Abstract

S ORGHUM-SUDAN HYBRIDS are widely used as pasture for dairy cows. Thus, it is important to follow management practices that make best use of the forage produced. Smith, et al. (6) found no difference in yield and quality of forage and performance of lactating cows when continuous and rotational grazing were compared on a representative sorghum-sudan, seeded in 8-inch rows. However, there was considerable forage loss from lodging and trampling under both management systems...

Item Type: Monograph (Other)
Author Affiliation: Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Subjects: Plant Production
Crop Improvement > Plant Breeding
Divisions: Sorghum
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2012 04:58
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2012 04:59
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/7502

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