CRP 809
Pasture Production, Evaluation and Utilization (3 Units)
Role of pastures in animal production, factors influencing the choice of species for sown pastures. Steps in pasture establishment and management – weed management, fertilizer management, and grazing management. Pasture research methodology and evaluation techniques. Pasture quality evaluation and factors affecting quality. Animals and pasture measurements under experimentation and statistical analysis. Utilization techniques – in situ grazing and grazing systems, cut-and-carry system, conservation, and utilization techniques