Relationship between Temperate Grass Sward Characteristics and the Grazing Behavior of Dairy Heifers

Relationship between Temperate Grass Sward Characteristics and the Grazing Behavior of Dairy Heifers

Sward architecture mediates ruminant grazing behavior in temperate grazing lands. Temperate grasses differ in their sward structure, which may influence the grazing behavior of cattle. We determined relationships between the grazing behavior of dairy heifers and the sward structure of the following...

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Main Authors:	Kathy J. Soder, Geoffrey E. Brink, Edward J. Raynor, Michael D. Casler
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:	Agronomy
Subjects:	grass species leaf blade severance energy leaf tensile strength on-animal sensor sward structure–grazing behavior relationships
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/12/7/1584

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