Essays about: "forage production"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 128 essays containing the words forage production.

  1. 11. Long-term effects of cropping system on red clover proportion and crude protein concentration in mixed leys

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Sanna Bergqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : red clover; Trifolium pratense L; persistence; ley age; Sweden; crop rotation; harvest;

    Abstract : Red clover is an important crop in Sweden, being the most cultivated forage legume in the country. It has a high crude protein concentration and fast establishment, which makes it a welcome addition to a ley mixture. However, red clover is not persistent and generally little remains in the third harvest year. READ MORE

  3. 12. Investigation of aerobic stability in extruded silages

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Gryson Mutabazi; [2021]
    Keywords : extruder; dry matter; whole crop barley; mixture; additive; silages; aerobic stability;

    Abstract : In dairy farming, feed cost represents the highest single expense. To maintain a high milk production, feed intake must be maintained, and forage is the major feed for dairy cows in many parts of the world. READ MORE

  4. 13. The effect of forage on piglets’ behavior in connection with weaning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Linnea Wikars; [2021]
    Keywords : behaviour; enrichment; forage; pig; silage; weaning;

    Abstract : Pigs’ (Sus scrofa) behaviors are affected by the environment they are housed in, where an enriched environment offers pigs to perform more diverse behaviors. Pigs reared in barren environments perform more oral manipulation toward their pen mates, compared to pigs reared in enriched environments. READ MORE

  5. 14. The effect of forestry and cervid densities on annual growth of ericaceous shrub species

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Alina Sayn; [2021]
    Keywords : production forest; conifer; silviculture; plant-animal interaction; forest management; ungulate;

    Abstract : Ericaceous shrubs, such as bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), cowberry (V. vitis-idaea), and heather (Calluna vulgaris), dominate the understory in Swedish forests. Their important role of providing forage for wild deer is well established. READ MORE

  6. 15. Utfodringsstrategier för minskade metanutsläpp från enterisk fermentering hos mjölkkor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Research for Northern Sweden

    Author : Lisa Stensson; [2021]
    Keywords : idisslare; växthusgas; foder; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Metan är en potent växthusgas som delvis produceras under fermentering i våmmen på idisslare. Utsläppen av metan från enterisk fermentering står idag för en betydande andel av utsläppen från hela jordbrukssektorn. READ MORE