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The use of stocking rate/animal performance models in research and extension
Author
Edwards, P.J.
Publisher
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1980
Body

Stocking rate has a profound influence on the animal production from pastures, the profitability of the enterprise and often the longevity of the pasture. The stocking rate/animal performance model of Jones & Sandland (1974) is a valuable tool in the characterization of pastures in terms of animal production and in achieving target masses of animals at target dates. The use of this model in experimentation and in the prediction of animal performance on the farm is discussed.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
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