Reproductive Management of Grazing Ruminants in New Zealand

Reproductive Management of Grazing Ruminants in New Zealand

Author: Peter Vaughan Rattray

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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"An up-to-date review of the pasture and supplementary feed resources available to the New Zealand pastoral livestock industry, and the energy and protein requirements of these livestock. The interactions between animals and their feed resources ultimately determine both the quantity and quality of the feed consumed and thus the level of animal production. An understanding of this area is key to the successful allocation of feed resources. Although the principles discussed in the early chapters are common to all grazing animals, certain aspects of their application are species or system specific, and chapters address these issues. The environmental impact of grazing pastures and supplementing grazing animals is also addressed."--NZSAP Web site


Feeding Concentrates

Feeding Concentrates

Author: Roy Kellaway

Publisher: Landlinks Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780643069411

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This book presents strategies for feeding energy and protein supplements to pasture-fed dairy cows and examines the potential economic benefits.


Feedpads for Grazing Dairy Cows

Feedpads for Grazing Dairy Cows

Author: John Moran

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2010-10-04

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0643102167

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This book is the first detailed and comprehensive guide to the use of feedpads in the dairy industry, from planning and construction to day-to-day management, written especially for farmers. With ongoing droughts and access to water driving up the cost of conserved forages and feeding concentrates, feedpads offer flexible and efficient systems to maximise returns on feeding expensive supplements to grazing dairy cows, and form part of the risk management strategy for dairy farms. Feedpads for Grazing Dairy Cows covers all the aspects of animal husbandry involved in running a successful system and addresses key issues such as formulating rations to balance grazed pasture, management of farm labour and effluent management. The key principles of dairy nutrition are explained along with the concept of partial mixed rations and the range of potential ingredients. The authors also cover the physical features of feedpad design and construction and provide a checklist for planning a feedpad. They discuss important issues such as cow welfare, animal health and the management of effluent, including cleaning the pad, storing and recycling these solids and liquids on farm while minimising feedpad odours, flies and vermin. This book demonstrates a wide range of long-term economic benefits and will play an important role in helping dairy farmers achieve higher farm profitability.