Proceedings Of The Xiv International Grassland Congress

Proceedings Of The Xiv International Grassland Congress
Author: J. Allan Smith
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 898
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000308278

Approximately 1500 scientists from around the globe participated in the InternationalGrassland Congress at the University of Kentucky in 1981, sharing existingknowledge of grasslands and exploring methods for increasing the productivity oflivestock/forage systems so as to better feed mankind while maintaining or improvingenvironmental quality. Of the nearly 500 papers presented on previously unpublishedoriginal research or experimental research and development projects, 273 were selectedfor inclusion in this book. They cover the current basic and applied research on productionand utilization of forages from grasslands the world over.

Grasslands

Grasslands
Author: Stephen Reynolds
Publisher: Science Publishers
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2005-01-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781578083596

This book looks at significant current grassland problems and issues, and provides an insight into grassland productivity in diverse areas of the world, with their various production systems. There is a focus on recent technical advances and the prospects for further innovation, through twenty-one chapters by eminent grassland scientists, grouped into seven sections - forage germplasm; forage conservation; grass-based systems and organic production; climate change, biodiversity and biotechnology; geographical information systems; farmer and pastoralist participation; and regional developments. The book is timely in view of the expanding human and livestock populations, especially in arid and semi-arid environments, with the consequent pressure on the world's grasslands.

XX International Grassland Conference: Offered papers

XX International Grassland Conference: Offered papers
Author: F.P. O'Mara
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 975
Release: 2023-08-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9086865526

"This book contains a compilation of offered papers presented at the main congress of the XX International Grassland Congress held in University College Dublin, Ireland from 26 June to 1 July, 2005. It is complemented by six other books arising from the XX IGC as listed on the back cover: the book of invited papers from the main congress and five books containing the proceedings of five satellite workshops held immediately after the main congress at locations in the UK and Ireland (Aberystwyth, Belfast, Cork, Glasgow and Oxford). The workshops were designed to facilitate more in-depth presentations and discussions on more specialised topics of worldwide significance. The main congress brought together scientists from many disciplines, policy makers, consultants and producers involved directly in grass production and utilisation, as well as people in associated industries. They discussed issues around the theme of the congress, Grasslands : a Global Resource. The congress programme was organised around three main thematic areas: Efficient Production from Grassland Grassland and the Environment Delivering the Benefits from Grassland"

Field and Laboratory Methods for Grassland and Animal Production Research

Field and Laboratory Methods for Grassland and Animal Production Research
Author: L. 't Mannetje
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2000
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9780851999395

Considers a range of methods used by plant and animal production scientists to study grassland vegetation and animal performance. This volume replaces a previous title, ''Measurement of Grassland Vegetation and Animal Production'', published in 1978, but incorporates many new topics.

Silage production and utilisation

Silage production and utilisation
Author: R.S. Park
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2023-08-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9086865534

"This book is essential reading for all those involved in forage conservation and provides a fascinating insight into current practices and the science underpinning forage conservation. Key subject areas include opportunities to enhance the fermentation process through crop manipulation prior to ensiling and the use of bacterial additives applied during ensiling. Latest developments in techniques for chemical and biological characterisation of silages are reviewed, including grass silage, alternative forages (whole crop wheat and maize silage) and tropical forages. The book also focuses on current developments in feeding of beef and dairy cattle with conserved forage with particular emphasis on factors influencing intake, digestion and animal performance. Overall this is an important reference book, which provides an excellent overview of current developments in forage conservation and utilization of conserved forage in animal production systems."

Centrosema

Centrosema
Author: Rainer Schultze-Kraft
Publisher: CIAT
Total Pages: 680
Release: 1990
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789589183120