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Full-Text Articles in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Effect Of Strain Of Holstein-Friesian Cow And Feed System On Reproductive Performance In Seasonal-Calving Milk Production Systems Over Four Years, B. Horan, J. F. Mee, M. Rath, P. O'Connor, P. Dillon
Effect Of Strain Of Holstein-Friesian Cow And Feed System On Reproductive Performance In Seasonal-Calving Milk Production Systems Over Four Years, B. Horan, J. F. Mee, M. Rath, P. O'Connor, P. Dillon
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
In Ireland most dairy farms operate seasonal calving grass-based milk production systems. Feed demand and supply are matched by having calving highly concentrated in spring. This requires high pregnancy rates within a short time following the start of mating in late April or early May, but has become increasingly difficult to achieve due to declining fertility in Irish dairy herds (Mee, 2004). In New Zealand, cows of North American Holstein-Friesian origin have poorer fertility than New Zealand Holstein-Friesians on pasture-based seasonal calving systems (Harris & Kolver, 2001). The present study sought to determine the effect of strain of Holstein-Friesian (HF) …
Cattle And Sheep Mixed Grazing: 2: Competition, R. D. Améndola-Massiotti, P. A. Martínez-Hernández, R. D. Améndola-Massiotti
Cattle And Sheep Mixed Grazing: 2: Competition, R. D. Améndola-Massiotti, P. A. Martínez-Hernández, R. D. Améndola-Massiotti
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The outcome of mixed grazing depends on the degrees of complementarity and competition between animal species. Complementarity increases the utilisation of herbage resource but competition may be desirable when one grazing species has a higher priority ranking in the farming system. A species wins in the competition by harvesting a higher proportion of the available herbage than the other (Nicol, 1997). De Wit (1960) used the replacement series based on degrees of substitution of species, for the quantification of the outcome of mixtures experiments. The use of species equivalence is required in order to apply this approach to the analysis …
Pasture Intake And Milksolids Production Of Different Strains Of Holstein-Friesian Dairy Cows, J. L. Rossi, K. A. Macdonald, B. S. Thorrold, C. Holmes
Pasture Intake And Milksolids Production Of Different Strains Of Holstein-Friesian Dairy Cows, J. L. Rossi, K. A. Macdonald, B. S. Thorrold, C. Holmes
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Cows of high yield potential require high daily dry matter intakes (DMI) to meet their increased energy demand. For this reason, DMI may be constrained in a pasture-based system. Daily milksolids yield and DMI of three strains of Holstein-Friesian dairy cows farmed at low and high feeding level during season 2002- 2003 are reported.
Does The Feeding Behaviour Of Dairy Cows Differ When Fed Ryegrass Indoors Vs. Grazing?, A. V. Chaves, A. Boudon, J. L. Peyraud, R. Delagarde
Does The Feeding Behaviour Of Dairy Cows Differ When Fed Ryegrass Indoors Vs. Grazing?, A. V. Chaves, A. Boudon, J. L. Peyraud, R. Delagarde
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Dairy cows eating ryegrass ingest smaller boli when grazing than when fed indoors (93 vs. 142 g; Boudon et al., 2004). To investigate whether this difference in bolus affects feeding behaviour of the cows, an automated system (chewing halters) was used to monitor feeding behaviour of cows given ad libitum access to perennial ryegrass in individual feed troughs (indoor feeding, IF) or at pasture (grazing, GR).
Variation Between Individuals In Voluntary Intake And Herbage Intake Of Grazing Dairy Cows, H. M. N. Ribeiro Filho, R. Delagarde, L. Delaby, J. L. Peyraud
Variation Between Individuals In Voluntary Intake And Herbage Intake Of Grazing Dairy Cows, H. M. N. Ribeiro Filho, R. Delagarde, L. Delaby, J. L. Peyraud
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Herbage intake and milk yield of unsupplemented grazing dairy cows are highly variable between animals within a herd (Delaby et al., 2001). The objective of this experiment was to describe the relationship between the individual voluntary intake (VI) of dairy cows measured before turnout and their herbage intake at grazing, at two herbage allowances.
Relationships Between Traits Other Than Production And Longevity In New Zealand Dairy Cows, D. P. Berry, B. L. Harris, A. M. Winkelman, W. Montgomerie
Relationships Between Traits Other Than Production And Longevity In New Zealand Dairy Cows, D. P. Berry, B. L. Harris, A. M. Winkelman, W. Montgomerie
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Reduced longevity in dairy cattle is recognised world-wide to be a considerable cost to the dairy industry, especially in seasonal calving grazing production environments. The objective of the present study was to investigate the relationships among traits other than production (TOP) and true and functional longevity in purebred and crossbred New Zealand cows from commercial herds operating seasonal calving grass-based systems of milk production. This study made use of survival analysis, a technique used to allow the inclusion of incomplete (i.e., censored) longevity data in the analysis while simultaneously accounting for the skewed distribution of longevity data and the changing …
Modelling The Effect Of Breakeven Date In Spring Rotation Planner On Production And Profit Of A Pasture-Based Dairy System, P. C. Beukes, B. S. Thorrold, M. E. Wastney, C. C. Palliser, G. Levy, X. Chardon
Modelling The Effect Of Breakeven Date In Spring Rotation Planner On Production And Profit Of A Pasture-Based Dairy System, P. C. Beukes, B. S. Thorrold, M. E. Wastney, C. C. Palliser, G. Levy, X. Chardon
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The breakeven date is the expected date when pasture supply exceeds cow demand. This date is used to plan the rotation rates, slow during the winter, when pasture growth is low and cows are dry, to a fast rotation in spring, when growth is accelerating and most cows lactating. This date is influenced by regional climate, mainly rainfall and soil temperature, which affects timing and rate of growth acceleration. The objective of this modeling exercise was to explore the effect of the breakeven date on milksolids (MS), grass silage, farm cover and economic farm surplus (EFS) over different climate years …
Development Of A Model Simulating The Impact Of Management Strategies On Production From Beef Cattle Farming Systems Based On Permanent Pasture, M. Jouven, R. Baumont
Development Of A Model Simulating The Impact Of Management Strategies On Production From Beef Cattle Farming Systems Based On Permanent Pasture, M. Jouven, R. Baumont
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Grazing systems in Europe increasingly have to meet environmental objectives, which influence management strategies. A deterministic model describing farming system dynamics is being developed in order to elucidate interactions between nature-friendly management practices, as for example late (after flowering) hay harvest or moderate stocking rate, and agricultural output.
Intake By Lactating Goats Browsing On Mediterranean Shrubland, M. Decandia, G. Pinna, A. Cabiddu, G. Molle
Intake By Lactating Goats Browsing On Mediterranean Shrubland, M. Decandia, G. Pinna, A. Cabiddu, G. Molle
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
In Mediterranean regions goat feeding systems are mainly based on shrubland that contain a wide variety of species. There are only a few equations for predicting feed intake of stall-fed goats (Luo et al., 2004). The objective of this study was to develop a model for predicting the intake of lactating goats browsing on Mediterranean shrubland.
Adapting The Cropgro Model To Predict Growth And Perennial Nature Of Bahiagrass, S. J. Rymph, K. J. Boote, J. W. Jones
Adapting The Cropgro Model To Predict Growth And Perennial Nature Of Bahiagrass, S. J. Rymph, K. J. Boote, J. W. Jones
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The objective of this research was to modify an existing crop growth model for ability to predict growth and composition of bahiagrass (Paspalm notatum Flügge) in response to daily weather and management inputs. The CROPGRO–CSM cropping systems model has a generic, process-oriented structure that allows inclusion of new species and simulating cropping sequences and crop rotations. An early adaptation of CROPGRO-CSM “species files” for bahiagrass over-predicted growth during late fall through early spring, and totally failed in re-growth if all foliage was lost from freeze damage. Revised species parameters and use of “pest damage” offered only a partial solution. …
The Impact Of Concentrate Price On The Utilization Of Grazed And Conserved Grass, P. Crosson, P. O'Kiely, F. P. O'Mara, M. J. Drennan, M. Wallace
The Impact Of Concentrate Price On The Utilization Of Grazed And Conserved Grass, P. Crosson, P. O'Kiely, F. P. O'Mara, M. J. Drennan, M. Wallace
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
A linear programming model was designed and constructed to facilitate the identification of optimal beef production systems under varying technical and policy scenarios. The model operates at a systems level and most activities that could occur in Irish spring-calving, suckler beef production systems are included. In this paper, the components of the model are described together with a simple application of the model involving changing concentrate prices.
Modelling Urine Nitrogen Production And Leaching Losses For Pasture-Based Dairying Systems, I. M. Brookes, D. J. Horne
Modelling Urine Nitrogen Production And Leaching Losses For Pasture-Based Dairying Systems, I. M. Brookes, D. J. Horne
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Urine from dairy cattle grazing pastures with high crude protein (CP) concentrations is a major source of N lost in drainage water from New Zealand farms. This paper provides predictions of urinary N leaching losses for a range of stocking rates and levels of supplementation.
A Model To Evaluate Buying And Selling Policies For Growing Lambs On Pasture, P. C. H. Morel, B. Wildbore, I. M. Brookes, P. R. Kenyon, R. W. Purchas, S. Ramaswami
A Model To Evaluate Buying And Selling Policies For Growing Lambs On Pasture, P. C. H. Morel, B. Wildbore, I. M. Brookes, P. R. Kenyon, R. W. Purchas, S. Ramaswami
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
In pastoral sheep finishing systems, farmers aim to maximize profitability by deciding on when and how many animals to buy and/or sell, while taking into account feed availability and current prices. This paper describes a stochastic lamb growth simulation model with a set of heuristic rules, which has been developed to financially evaluate different management strategies for growing lambs on pasture.
Sensitivity Analysis Of A Growth Simulation For Finishing Lambs, P. C. H. Morel, B. Wildbore, I. M. Brookes, P. R. Kenyon, R. W. Purchas, S. Ramaswami
Sensitivity Analysis Of A Growth Simulation For Finishing Lambs, P. C. H. Morel, B. Wildbore, I. M. Brookes, P. R. Kenyon, R. W. Purchas, S. Ramaswami
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
A stochastic lamb growth simulation model with a set of heuristic rules has been developed to evaluate management strategies for a solely pastoral grazing system in New Zealand (Morel et al., 2005). In the present paper the results of a sensitivity analysis for this model are presented.
Modelling Winter Grass Growth And Senescence, D. Hennessy, S. Laidlaw, M. O'Donovan, P. French
Modelling Winter Grass Growth And Senescence, D. Hennessy, S. Laidlaw, M. O'Donovan, P. French
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
In temperate climates, because net grass growth in winter is low, most grass growth models deal with the main growing season (Mar-Oct in the N Hemisphere), with little emphasis on grass growth in winter (Nov-Feb). However, grass tissue turns over continuously (Hennessy et al., 2004) and the fate of herbage entering the winter is important in extended grazing season systems. This study aimed to model winter grass growth for the period 15 Oct 2001 to 28 Jan 2002 for a range of autumn closing dates (1 Sep, 20 Sep and 10 Oct) by modifying an existing model, so that …
Effect Of Nitrogen On The Radiation Use Efficiency For Modelling Grass Growth, R. Lambert, A. Peeters
Effect Of Nitrogen On The Radiation Use Efficiency For Modelling Grass Growth, R. Lambert, A. Peeters
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
When nitrogen (N) is not at a sufficient level to permit maximum growth rate, dry matter production is reduced. Models of plant growth in relation to solar radiation intercepted by the crop have been largely used. According to these models, N deficiency can act on the leaf extension and thus on the quantity of radiation intercepted by the crop, but also by reducing the radiation use efficiency of the crop (RUE) (Bélanger, 1990). The effect of N on the RUE of ryegrass swards is determined and discussed.
The Meal Criterion Estimated In Grazing Dairy Cattle: Evaluation Of Different Methods, P. A. Abrahamse, D. Reynaud, J. Dijkstra, S. Tamminga
The Meal Criterion Estimated In Grazing Dairy Cattle: Evaluation Of Different Methods, P. A. Abrahamse, D. Reynaud, J. Dijkstra, S. Tamminga
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The meal criterion (MC) has been found a useful tool to pre-treat intake behaviour data in dairy cows. It was defined as the longest interval between bouts that belong to the same meal (Tolkamp & Kyriazakis, 1999), necessary to cluster bouts to meals. The method of Yeates et al. (2001) calculating the loge-transformed intervals between bouts and using the Gaussian-Gaussian-Weibull (GGW) model to calculate the MC was found to provide the best estimation of the MC in biological as well as statistical terms. However, in grazing dairy cattle the MC-estimation has only been carried out by Rook …
Radiation Use Efficiency Of Ryegrass: Determination With Non Cumulative Data, R. Lambert, A. Peeters
Radiation Use Efficiency Of Ryegrass: Determination With Non Cumulative Data, R. Lambert, A. Peeters
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The growth of a crop is generally described as biomass accumulation per unit time. Monteith (1977) developed a model of growth where biomass accumulation is related to solar radiation intercepted by the crop. This model has been largely used for different crops. The conversion factor between radiation absorbed or intercepted by the crop and the biomass production is called “radiation use efficiency” or “dry matter radiation quotient”. Radiation use efficiency (RUE) is usually calculated as the regression coefficient of the linear relationship between crop biomass measured repeatedly during growth and cumulated intercepted or absorbed solar radiation. Demetriades-Shah et al. …
Modelling The Digestibility Decrease Of Three Grass Species During Spring Growth According To The Age Of The Grass, The Thermal Age And The Yield, M. E. Salamanca, R. Lambert, M. Gomez, A. Peeters
Modelling The Digestibility Decrease Of Three Grass Species During Spring Growth According To The Age Of The Grass, The Thermal Age And The Yield, M. E. Salamanca, R. Lambert, M. Gomez, A. Peeters
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The nutritive value of forage changes during growth. For the protein content, a general evolution curve was found with the yield increase (Salette & Lemaire, 1984). The digestibility of the organic matter decreases during growth as cellulose and lignin content increase. Regrowth age is the main factor, which explains the digestibility decrease (Demarquilly & Jarrige, 1981). The crop age can be expressed in number of growth days but also in thermal age (cumulated temperature). We compared the digestibility change of three grass species during spring growth for two years as a function of yield increase, thermal age or number of …
Visual Modelling Of Alfalfa Growth And Persistence Under Grazing, S. R. Smith Jr., L. Muendermann, A. Singh
Visual Modelling Of Alfalfa Growth And Persistence Under Grazing, S. R. Smith Jr., L. Muendermann, A. Singh
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
A ‘virtual’ alfalfa plant model was developed at the University of Manitoba in Canada as part of a comprehensive grazing research project. This model shows an alfalfa plant ‘growing’ on a computer screen and the plant’s response to grazing (similar to time-lapse photography). The original model was constructed by Singh (2005) to show the research potential of visually modelling alfalfa plant growth. The ability to visually ‘grow’ a plant on a computer screen also offers tremendous opportunities for teaching and extension. Detailed morphological measurements were used in the construction of Singh’s model, based on single plants subjected to the following …
A New Agro-Meteorological Simulation Model For Predicting Daily Grass Growth Rates Across Ireland, R. P. O. Schulte
A New Agro-Meteorological Simulation Model For Predicting Daily Grass Growth Rates Across Ireland, R. P. O. Schulte
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Grass growth rates and herbage yields depend on weather conditions, soil characteristics and grassland management and differ from year to year and from site to site. In the past, grass growth has been predicted using both mechanistic and statistical models. The accuracy of mechanistic models is commonly insufficient for practical application, while statistical models generally apply to one test site only (e.g. Han et al., 2003). In this paper a semi-empirical grass growth model is presented which is numerically accurate, but which can be applied to contrasting sites across Ireland at the same time.
A Farmer-Based Decision Support System For Managing Pasture Quality On Hill Country, I. M. Brookes, D. I. Gray
A Farmer-Based Decision Support System For Managing Pasture Quality On Hill Country, I. M. Brookes, D. I. Gray
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Despite considerable effort to promote formal feed budgeting in New Zealand, survey data suggests it is only adopted by 20% of farmers (Nuthall & Bishop-Hurley, 1999). Recent work (Gray et al., 2003) has identified that farmers may use a different approach - micro-budgeting - to manage feed. Rather than operate at a whole farm level, micro-budgeting focuses at the paddock level. This paper describes micro-budgeting as used by a high performing hill country sheep and cattle farmer to manage pasture quality over spring and a decision support model developed to help other farmers undertake this process
Pâtur’In: A User-Friendly Software Tool To Assist Dairy Cow Grazing Management, L. Delaby, J. L. Peyraud, P. Faverdin
Pâtur’In: A User-Friendly Software Tool To Assist Dairy Cow Grazing Management, L. Delaby, J. L. Peyraud, P. Faverdin
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The feeding of dairy cows at pasture presents many technical, economic and environmental advantages, while benefiting from a very favourable image. However, the management of grazed land is a complex game of strategy in which the farmer applies decisions in order to manage two unstable and uncertain fluxes of change: growth of grass and intake of the herd. Many tools (platemeter, etc.) and overall methods (local stocking rate references, farm cover, etc.) have been developed as aids to grazing management. Nevertheless, few decision-support systems are currently available that make it possible to anticipate and assess the consequences of a given …
Understanding Livestock Grazing Impacts: A Decision Support Tool To Develop Goal-Oriented Grazing Management Strategies, S. J. Barry, K. Guenther, G. Hayes, R. Larson, G. Nader, M. Doran
Understanding Livestock Grazing Impacts: A Decision Support Tool To Develop Goal-Oriented Grazing Management Strategies, S. J. Barry, K. Guenther, G. Hayes, R. Larson, G. Nader, M. Doran
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Managing grasslands in the western United States has become much more complex over the last few decades. A century ago the goal was to survive as a livestock producer, and grassland management involved using forage effectively and overcoming obstacles such as predators and shortages of water and feed. Today the successful grassland manager also needs to consider the diversity and health of the ecosystem as a whole. Livestock grazing can negatively and/or positively affect riparian areas, sensitive plants, and endangered wildlife. Since the impact on a specific factor will vary depending on the timing, intensity and class of livestock grazed, …
Enhancing Grasslands Education With Decision Support Tools, H. G. Daily, J. M. Scott, J. M. Reid
Enhancing Grasslands Education With Decision Support Tools, H. G. Daily, J. M. Scott, J. M. Reid
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
We have successfully used Decision Support Tools (DST) relevant to the management of grazing enterprises to enhance problem solving skills of undergraduates in Australia. Tools such as GrassGro™ (Moore et al., 1997) and GrazFeed™ (Freer et al., 1997) are accessed from a central server by authorised users at many widely dispersed Universities across Australia using remote access to thin-client technology via an Internet portal. This has been supplemented with training for lecturers. Experience in developing appropriate teaching and learning materials and the reliable delivery of simulation software to many clients has enhanced learning outcomes at tertiary level. We …
Simulation Of Pasture Phase Options For Mixed Livestock And Cropping Enterprises, L. Salmon, A. D. Moore, J. F. Angus
Simulation Of Pasture Phase Options For Mixed Livestock And Cropping Enterprises, L. Salmon, A. D. Moore, J. F. Angus
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
In southern Australia, 50% of grain-producing farms also run beef and/or sheep enterprises. Legume pasture leys are used to replace soil nitrogen and manage crop disease risks. Deep-rooted perennials, predominantly lucerne (Medicago sativa), are replacing annual Trifolium subterraneum-based leys to increase pasture production. They also have the environmental benefits of limiting soil acidity, rising water tables and dryland salinity. After recent droughts depletion of soil water by lucerne has penalised wheat yields. Decision support tools can help farmers evaluate the long-term effects of grazed annual and perennial leys on animal and crop production at the whole farm …
A Farmer Friendly Feed Budget Calculator For Grazing Management Decisions In Winter And Spring, M. Curnow, M. W. Hyder
A Farmer Friendly Feed Budget Calculator For Grazing Management Decisions In Winter And Spring, M. Curnow, M. W. Hyder
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
The Western Australian (WA) environment is Mediterranean with annual legume/grass pastures and a 6 month growing season. In autumn where over grazing can impact pasture establishment and in spring, prior to senescence, when under grazing can mean significant losses of efficiency are crucial times for grazing management. Pasture utilisation is typically low (25-35%) due to conservative stocking regimes; key to increasing productivity is increasing pasture utilisation (Grimm, 1998). Increased levels of productivity require farmer sophistication in the way they feed budget. To this end, satellite technology is being used to provide farmers in southern Australia with weekly estimates of pasture …
Grasscheck: Monitoring And Predicting Grass Production In Northern Ireland, P. D. Barrett, A. S. Laidlaw
Grasscheck: Monitoring And Predicting Grass Production In Northern Ireland, P. D. Barrett, A. S. Laidlaw
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Strategy Of Forage Supplementation And Of Turnout Date In A Medium Stocking Rate System On The Main Characteristics Of Dairy Cows Grazing, P. Defrance, L. Delaby, J. M. Seuret, M. O'Donovan
Effect Of Strategy Of Forage Supplementation And Of Turnout Date In A Medium Stocking Rate System On The Main Characteristics Of Dairy Cows Grazing, P. Defrance, L. Delaby, J. M. Seuret, M. O'Donovan
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
Having a stocking rate of 2.9 cows per hectare of grassland (35 ares/cow) in Brittany offers many options for turnout date and forage supplementation strategies. For a farmer, knowing the consequences of the different options during the course of the grazing season makes grazing management decisions easier. As experiments on grazing management require considerable resources and are hardly generalisable, various spring scenarios have been tested using a dynamic decision support system, Pâtur’IN (Delaby et al., this volume).
Grass Growth Profiles In Brittany, P. Defrance, J. M. Seuret, L. Delaby
Grass Growth Profiles In Brittany, P. Defrance, J. M. Seuret, L. Delaby
IGC Proceedings (1993-2023)
For farmers, knowing the local grass growth profile and the possible variations between years is very helpful in managing grazing. Indeed, the comparison with herd needs and anticipated farm cover change allows decisions to be made that will maintain the cover at the desired level. This paper proposes a ten-days grass growth profile corresponding to Brittany’s different conditions of soil, climate and pasture management.