Value of a forage legume component in summer beef fattening systems in Malawi

A study conducted to investigate the beef production potential of a Rhodes grass pasture fertilized with inorganic N and grown in association with D. Uncinatum. Includes data on dry matter yields of pure and mixed pastures (Rhodes + Desmodium), soil N status before and after three seasons of treatme...

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Autor principal: Dzowela, B.H.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1986
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49939
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Sumario:A study conducted to investigate the beef production potential of a Rhodes grass pasture fertilized with inorganic N and grown in association with D. Uncinatum. Includes data on dry matter yields of pure and mixed pastures (Rhodes + Desmodium), soil N status before and after three seasons of treatment, and liveiweight gains per ha and number of grazing days/season.