2016 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report
PR-717
2016 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report
2016 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report
Authored by: Joey Clark Gene Olson Tim Phillips Ray Smith
Abstract
Cool-season grasses such as tall fescue, orchardgrass, and Kentucky bluegrass are the primary pasture grasses in Kentucky. Other species such as perennial ryegrass, festulolium, and the brome grasses can be used in pasture systems. Little is known about the effect of variety on the grazing tolerance of these cool-season grass species. The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, and other species when they are subjected to continuous, heavy grazing pressure by cattle within the grazing season. The main focus will be on plant stand survival.
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English
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Yes