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Alternations in the element stoichiometry of the grasses drive the aboveground C:N:P ratio of an agriculturally improved pasture on karst in response to differential N and P fertilization
Background and aimsImbalances in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) inputs in grasslands, induced by human activities, can significantly alter the C:N:P...
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Effects of pasture management and supplementation on the productive performance of recently lambed ewes
The hypothesis was tested that the performance of lactating ewes is affected by the supplementation level and pasture management. Two supplementation...
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Impact of climate change on pasture quality in Mediterranean dehesas subjected to different grazing histories
Background and aimsForecasted climate change and overgrazing are threatening the sustainability of dehesas, human-managed ecosystems where pastures,...
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Pasture-finishing of bison improves animal metabolic health and potential health-promoting compounds in meat
BackgroundWith rising concerns regarding the effects of red meat on human and environmental health, a growing number of livestock producers are...
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Enhancing soil health and carbon sequestration through phytogenic treatment: insights into microbial functional pathways in pasture dieback affected soil
Background and aimsPhytogenic bioactive plant products have shown promise in mitigating Australian pasture dieback (PDB) syndrome, a complex...
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Heifer performance and body temperatures in open pasture versus silvopasture in mid-Atlantic USA
Heat stress is of growing concern for producers and costs the livestock industry > $2B annually, with predictions that this cost will increase with...
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Organic Carbon and Aggregate Stability of Three Contrasting Soils as Affected by Arable Agriculture and Improved Pasture in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) and aggregate stability as a result of agricultural practices have been extensively studied, but the extent of...
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Pasture productivity benefits from strategic urease and nitrification inhibitor use are limited in rainfed temperate dairy pastures of southern Australia
IntroductionUrea is the most commonly used nitrogen (N) fertiliser on Australian dairy pastures, but has low N use efficiency due to high loss...
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Cell signalling compound improves pasture and livestock productivity and the environment
A biogenic agricultural compound enables pasture to synthesise more soluble sugars and delivers benefits attributable to bioactive molecules:...
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Effect of different pasture species on welfare and behavior of slow-growing broiler chickens in free-range production system
This study investigated the effect of various pasture species on the welfare and behavior of slow-growing broiler chickens in the free-range...
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Pasture areas reduce the abundance and trophic niche width, but not the body condition of the Amazonian whale catfish
Land use changes modify aquatic ecosystems by changing their physical structure and biodiversity and generally reduce riparian vegetation, increase...
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Prediction of pasture intake by beef cattle in tropical conditions
Forage intake is the most important factor for beef cattle raised on pasture, as it is the basis of the diet. Thus, knowing the variables that affect...
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Molybdenum Fertilization Improved Antioxidant Capacity of Grazing Nanjiang Brown Goat on Copper-Contaminated Pasture
Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element, but excessive Cu intake can induce poor performance and Cu poisoning and result in various health...
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Conversion of open pasture to hardwood silvopasture enhanced soil health of an ultisol
Black walnut ( Juglans nigra ) and honeylocust ( Gleditsia triacanthos ) have gained particular interest for use in silvopastures and other temperate...
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Feeding strategy during growing phase on the performance and carcass traits in beef bulls finished on the pasture
The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance, feed intake, carcass traits, and economic aspects of cattle fed different levels of...
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Methods for extracting and analysing DMPP and Nitrapyrin in soil and plant samples from grazed pasture
PurposeThere is concern about nitrification inhibitor (NI) residues in soil and pasture plants and their potential entry into food-chain when NIs are...
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Comparing how accurately four different proximal spectrometers can estimate pasture nutritive characteristics: effects of spectral range and data type
The nutrition of grazing ruminants can be optimized by allocating pasture according to its nutritive characteristics, provided that nutritive...
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The role of an Ascophyllum nodosum extract in lowering the environmental impact and improving nitrogen use efficiency in pasture systems under a reduced nitrogen regime
Nitrogen is a macronutrient that is applied in substantial amounts as a chemical fertiliser to conventional agricultural systems. However, loss of...
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Seed-borne diseases in pasture grasses and legumes: state of the art and gaps in knowledge
Information on fungal seed-borne diseases on main pasture grasses and legumes from the literature was reviewed. These diseases reduce biomass...
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The influence of protected fat in supplements on the performance and carcass characteristics of Nellore beef bulls in tropical pasture
The finishing stages for uncastrated Nellore beef cattle on tropical pasture often produce high yielding carcasses with minimal fat cover. This study...
