Green Feeding
Although the bulk of rainfall falls in the winter months, pasture growth is limited by low temperatures.
As temperatures increase during the spring, pasture growth increases, bringing about high volumes of good quality pastures.
During the summer, soil moisture generally becomes limiting and the pasture reaches maturity.
Supplementation at this time of year is often referred to as green feeding.
More on Pasture Quality
As temperatures increase during the spring, pasture growth increases, bringing about high volumes of good quality pastures. During the summer, soil moisture generally becomes limiting and the pasture reaches maturity.
Pastures remain in this state with little growth until the season breaks in late summer / early autumn. Pasture growth then increases until the cooler winter temperatures reduce growth rates and the cycle begins again (Figure 1).
The pattern of pasture growth not only determines the amount of pasture available, but also the quality of the pasture.
During winter and spring, soil moisture is usually adequate and pasture is lush and green.
Provided pasture quantity is not limiting, green pasture generally meets requirements of cattle for energy and protein.
This pasture is usually high in digestibility and fibre levels are low. Responses to feed supplements during this time are therefore normally confined to minerals. This is particularly important for phosphorus fed to cows and heifers.
Supplementation at this time of year is often referred to as green feeding.
As temperatures increase during the spring, pasture growth increases, bringing about high volumes of good quality pastures.
During the summer, soil moisture generally becomes limiting and the pasture reaches maturity.
Supplementation at this time of year is often referred to as green feeding.
More on Pasture Quality
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Pasture Growth (Quality)
Although the bulk of rainfall falls in the winter months, pasture growth is limited by low temperatures.As temperatures increase during the spring, pasture growth increases, bringing about high volumes of good quality pastures. During the summer, soil moisture generally becomes limiting and the pasture reaches maturity.
Pastures remain in this state with little growth until the season breaks in late summer / early autumn. Pasture growth then increases until the cooler winter temperatures reduce growth rates and the cycle begins again (Figure 1).
The pattern of pasture growth not only determines the amount of pasture available, but also the quality of the pasture.
During winter and spring, soil moisture is usually adequate and pasture is lush and green.
Provided pasture quantity is not limiting, green pasture generally meets requirements of cattle for energy and protein.
This pasture is usually high in digestibility and fibre levels are low. Responses to feed supplements during this time are therefore normally confined to minerals. This is particularly important for phosphorus fed to cows and heifers.
Supplementation at this time of year is often referred to as green feeding.
Last updated: 2008-01-15