Plant response and cattle gains on Sherman big bluegrass

Pat O. Currie

doi:10.2307/3895928

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Plant response and cattle gains on Sherman big bluegrass

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Authors:

Pat O. Currie

Year:

1969

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2307/3895928

Source:

Journal of Range Management. 22(4): 258-261.

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Abstract

Under season-long grazing of Sherman big bluegrass, utilization to a 4-inch stubble height was better than lighter or heavier grazing for sustained forage production and ground cover. Heavy grazing associated with drought resulted in severe deterioration of the grass stands. Beef gains from the recommended rate of grazing averaged 78 lb/acre. This beef gain was higher than for any other seeded or native species tested at the Manitou Experimental Forest, Colorado.

Keywords

cattle, grazing, Sherman big bluegrass, forage production, beef gain

Citation

Currie, Pat O. 1969. Plant response and cattle gains on Sherman big bluegrass. Journal of Range Management. 22(4): 258-261.