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Comparison of two non-destructive techniques to determine DM yield in the tropics
(2018-06)
Dry matter yield determines both stocking rate and animal carrying capacity on farms, but to estimate
such indicators, accurate yield measures are required. Some common techniques to estimate biomass in
pastures are ...
Percepción y manejo de comportamientos estereotípicos en cuatro razas de caballos en Costa Rica
Owner perceptions and management of stereotypic behaviors in four horse breeds in Costa Rica
(2020-01-01)
Introducción. Existe poca información sobre los comportamientos estereotípicos en caballos de razas de campo, deportivos y de paso en Costa Rica. La falta de conocimiento sobre comportamientos ...
Effects of commercial and farm-made inoculants on the chemical composition and fermentation of kikuyu grass silages
(2022-03)
Ensiling allows for more efficient pasture utilization in kikuyu (Cenchrus clandestinus Hochst. ex Chiov.)-based forage systems. However, the chemical composition of kikuyu challenges this process. Additives can improve ...
Biomasa y bromatología del pasto Estrella africana (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst) con cinco periodos de rebrote
Biomass and bromatology of African Stargrass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst) with five regrowth stages
(2022)
Introduction. Establishing the optimal harvest stage of African Stargrass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst) is essential to obtain high nutritional quality biomass and maximum productivity. Objective. To evaluate the nutrient ...
Forage biomass estimated with a pre-calibrated equation of a rising platemeter in pastures grown in tropical conditions
(2023)
Accurate estimates of forage biomass allow for better adjustments of stocking rate, carrying capacity, and dry matter intake in livestock operations. Among the most common methods to estimate biomass are platemeters, for ...
Producción de biomasa y costos de producción de pastos Estrella Africana (Cynodon nlemfuensis), Kikuyo (Kikuyuocloa clandestina) y Ryegrass Perenne (Lolium perenne) en lecherías de Costa Rica
Dry matter yield and production costs in grazing systems on dairy farms of Costa Rica
(2013-12-11)
Se evaluó la producción de biomasa, los costos de producción y el costo del kilogramo de materia seca en los pastos kikuyo (Kikuyuocloa clandestina), ryegrass perenne (Lolium perenne) y estrella africana (Cynodon nlemfuensis), ...
Los pastos estrella africana, kikuyo y “rye grass” en Cartago, Costa Rica: biomasa, composición botánica y nutrientes
(2020-03-20)
Introducción: El forraje es el alimento principal para el ganado lechero y su calidad y biomasa definen equilibrios nutricionales óptimos. Objetivo:Valoramos la disponibilidad de biomasa, ...
Remoción mecánica del material senescente para la recuperación de pasturas
Mechanical removal of senescent material for pasture recovery
(2019-09-01)
Introducción. La acumulación de material senescente en pasturas tropicales es resultado de la alta producción de biomasa y bajo nivel de aprovechamiento en pastoreo. La remoción de senescencia en pasturas permite que el ...
Forage Brassicas Stockpiled for Fall Grazing: Yield and Nutritive Value
(2016-01)
Forage brassicas can potentially be used to extend the grazing season into the fall for beef cattle operations, thereby reducing input costs. Nine cultivars of forage brassicas were seeded on two planting dates, and their ...
Implementation of Irrigation with Dairy Cattle Manure for Tropical Perennial Pastures in Costa Rica
(2022-04-21)
Animal manures allow nutrients recycling in cropping systems, while contributing to the fulfillment of environmental standards. Pasture irrigation with animal manures has been fostered for Costa Rican dairy farms over the ...