Research Article

Winter Grazing in a Grass-Fed System: Effect of Stocking Density and Sequential Use of Autumn-Stockpiled Grassland on Performance of Yearling Steers

Table 8

Average daily gain by grazing interval and treatment over two years.

YearGrazing ADG (kg d−1)Stocking ADG (kg d−1)

2011I0.280.085Low SD0.210.065
II0.44
IIIHigh SD0.090.056
Total0.150.043

2012I2.000.085Low SD0.730.065
II0.79
IIIHigh SD0.620.056
Total0.680.043

: naturalized permanent grazingland; II: orchardgrass cultivated pastureland; III: tall fescue cultivated pastureland.
: stocking density. Low SD = 7.41 steers ha−1 and high SD = 12.35 steers ha−1.
: standard error.