Matching genetics and concentrate-reduced feeding for efficient pasture use
Sustainable pasture-based dairy farming with Black-and-White Lowland Cattle in Ostfriesland
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Detail description
Johannes Gruben runs a 160-cow organic dairy farm in East Friesland, Germany, transitioning from Holstein-Friesian to the native German Black Pied breed (DSN) to reduce feed costs and improve pasture efficiency. Using a short-sward grazing system and block calving from January to May, he aligns lactation with peak pasture quality, minimizing concentrate use. The shift has enhanced animal health and maintained higher organic milk prices despite lower yields.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Grazing4AgroEcology
European Network to promote grazing and to support grazing-based farms on their economic and ecologic performances as well as on animal welfare
- Location
- Germany
- Authors
- Grünlandzentrum Niedersachsen/ Bremen
- Purpose
- Adopt innovative practices, Implement best practices, Learn and develop skills
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jun 30, 2025
- Origin language
- German
- Official project website
- Grazing4AgroEcology
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords