Growth performance of brown swiss calves fed early and late cut hay from meadow fertilized by two levels of n and p2o5

Comakli B., YANAR M., Tuzemen N., TAN M., Turgut L., Mentese Ö.

Journal of Applied Animal Research, cilt.27, sa.1, ss.35-38, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/09712119.2005.9706533
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Applied Animal Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.35-38
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Average daily gains, Brown Swiss, Calves, Cutting stage, Fertilization
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

To determine effects of rations mainly formed by early or late-bloom cut hay from meadows fertilized by N and P2Ofl or not fertilized, on the growth performance, 20 female Brown Swiss calves (6-12 m) were fed for 129 days. Average daily weight gain, feed per unit weight gain and total intake of meadow hay were better for hay from meadows fertilized with N and P20H as compared to hay from not fertilized meadow. Similarly these parameters were better for calves fed early bloom hay than for calves fed late bloom hay. Application of N and P205 fertilizers and early cutting stage for meadow hay is suggested for providing better growth performance and feed efficiency traits of the Brown Swiss calves. © GSP, India.