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Effect of harvesting date on composition and yield of natural pasture in northwestern Ethiopia

2005; Wiley; Volume: 45; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/ts.40

1556-9179

Yihalem Denekew, Berhan Tamir, Solomon Melaku,

Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Tropical ScienceVolume 45, Issue 1 p. 19-22 Original Article Effect of harvesting date on composition and yield of natural pasture in northwestern Ethiopia Yihalem Denekew, Yihalem Denekew Andassa Livestock Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.Search for more papers by this authorBerhan Tamir, Berhan Tamir Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University, PO Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.Search for more papers by this authorSolomon Melaku, Corresponding Author Solomon Melaku Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University, PO Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.Andassa Livestock Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.Search for more papers by this author Yihalem Denekew, Yihalem Denekew Andassa Livestock Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.Search for more papers by this authorBerhan Tamir, Berhan Tamir Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University, PO Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.Search for more papers by this authorSolomon Melaku, Corresponding Author Solomon Melaku Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University, PO Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.Andassa Livestock Research Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.Search for more papers by this author First published: 09 January 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/ts.40Citations: 8AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Harvesting natural pasture at 70, 95, 120, 145 and 170 days gave a progressive increase in dry matter yield, but a decrease in the protein content andin vitroorganic matter digestibility. Balancing these factors, the best time for harvesting is at 120 days. Copyright © 2005 Whurr Publishers Ltd. References Adane K (2003) Effect of stage of growth and fertilizer application on dry matter yield and quality of natural grassland in the highlands of North Shoa, Oromia Region. MSc thesis. Alemaya University, Ethiopia. Google Scholar Alemayehu M (1974) Grassland condition in the Chilalo Awraja, Arsi Province, Ethiopia. An ecological study. Uppsala, Sweden: Agricultural College of Sweden. Google Scholar ARC (1980) The nutrient requirement of ruminant livestock. London: Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux. Google Scholar Crowder LV and Chheda MR (1982) Tropical grassland husbandry. 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