The objective of this study was to evaluate correlations between the structural characteristics and nutritional value of different U. decumbens cv. Basilisk pastures. The experiment was carried out in a split-plot design following a randomized block design with two replications. The treatments were combinations among the different pasture periods (73, 103, 131 and 163 days) and the grazing periods (1, 29, 57 and 85 days). The green leaf blade matter (GLB) correlated positively with the percentages of crude protein (CP), […]

This worked aimed to evaluate the effects of deferring and grazing periods on the tiller population density, morphological component mass of forage and falling index on Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk pastures. Two assays were carried out: first year and second year. Subdivided plots were used according to a randomized block design with two replicates. The treatments were composed of combinations of deferred periods and grazing periods. In the first year, 103, 121, 146 and 163-day deferring periods were used; and […]

Throughout January to September 2004 (first year) and 2005 (second year), the effects of 103, 121, 146 and 163-day (first year), and 73, 103, 131 and 163-day (second year) deferring periods, as well as 1, 29, 57 and 85-day grazing on forage production and beef cattle performance in Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk were evaluated. Randomized block design with two replicates, according to the subdivided plots scheme was used. Variation in forage production between the first and second year was observed. […]