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Pasture and ground cover during drought (02/23)
Published on:
February 10, 2023
Feed on Offer (FOO) is a measure of the amount or quantity of pasture available for grazing animals at any one time.
Feed on Offer (FOO) is a measure of the amount or quantity of pasture available for grazing animals at any one time. It is measured in kilograms of dry matter per hectare (kg DM/ha). Pasture quality or digestibility is measured as megajoules of metabolisable energy per kilogram of dry matter (MJ ME/kg DM).
Both FOO and pasture quality will determine the predicted growth rate of livestock at their stage of production. Pasture quality is generally more important than quantity as livestock can reach a maximum intake but still not be receiving adequate nutrition for production and growth or even just maintenance.
Drought Research Reports
Shade options for livestock (04/23)
During periods of drought, the risk of animals experiencing heat stress is increased, especially if they are also being fed in confinement areas.
Feeding livestock efficiently (03/23)
During a drought when pasture and paddock feed sources are low, droughtlotting, also known as confinement or containment feeding, is an effective management tool to maintain the health and welfare of livestock.
Pasture and ground cover during drought (02/23)
Feed on Offer (FOO) is a measure of the amount or quantity of pasture available for grazing animals at any one time.
Destocking, agistment and leasing (01/23)
A lack of early planning and preparation for drought is often the main factor leading to management problems for livestock producers.
Annual Reviews
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