Harvested Forages deals with the subject of food for domestic animal feeding. Such food is called "forage" and includes things like alfalfa and other plants usually referred to as "hay." Topics include the ways that this forage is produced, how it is harvested, and ways that it should be stored. Other issues that are dealt with include various criteria and measurement procedures for assessing forage nutritive quality, potential health hazards associated with particular plants and plant toxins, and various issues of plant growth, pest control, and soil fertility--among other topics. This book is essential for any institution with a strong program in range sciences, animal sciences, animal feeding and nutrition, and related programs.
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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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Für Beruf und Forschung
Upper-division college students; researchers, producers, and professional consultants in the forage production industry.
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 157 mm
Dicke: 23 mm
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978-0-12-356255-5 (9780123562555)
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Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, U.S.A.
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, U.S.A.
Introduction to Harvested Forages
The Role of Harvested Forages
Utilizing Harvested Forages
Forage Quality: The Basics
Marketing Harvested Forages
Forages and Animal Nutrition: The Basics
Feeding Harvested Forages
Anti-Health Factors in Harvested Forages
Growing and Producing Forage Crops
Plant Growth, Development, Longevity
Cultivar Selection
Establishment of Forage Species
Pest Control: Weeds, Insects, Pathogens, and Rodents
Soil Fertility and Forage Production
Water Relations and Irrigation
Harvesting and Storing Forage Crops
Field-Harvesting Hay
Field-Harvesting Silage
Forage-Harvesting Equipment
Processing and Storing Hay
Processing and Storing Silage