Compartmented continuous grazing for high stocking rate dairy systems
Daily rotation grazing system for high stocking rate dairy farms with optimal grass utilisation and high milk yield
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Detail description
Compartmented continuous grazing, developed in the Netherlands, enables up to 10 dairy cows per hectare by rotating them daily through six compartments. Each compartment is grazed for 5–6 days, with the sixth used for silage to maximize sward utilization. Grass height is maintained at 8–12 cm to ensure consistent daily regrowth, with supplementation as needed. The system delivers high grazing efficiency, low labour input, and improved milk yield, making it easy to implement on any farm. Field discussions among farmers, scientists, and educators confirmed its effectiveness and practicality.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Netherlands
- Authors
- A. van den Pol-van Dasselaar (Aeres Hogeschool Dronten), L. M. Bastiaansen- Aantjes (Aeres Hogeschool Dronten)
- Purpose
- Adopt innovative practices, Implement best practices, Learn and develop skills
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Oct 30, 2019
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- Inno4Grass
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords