Typology of stocking rate to grazing systems for beef cattle in the Brazilian biomes.

ABREU, U. G. P. de; FASIABEN, M. do C. R.; GREGO, C. R.; GOMES, E. G.; ALMEIDA, M. M. T. B.; OLIVEIRA, O. C

Typology of stocking rate to grazing systems for beef cattle in the Brazilian biomes.

Autores

ABREU, U. G. P. de

FASIABEN, M. do C. R.

Descripción

In Brazil, beef cattle are raised in predominantly extensive systems. The feeding base is represented by native and/or cultivated pastures. The latter may be in a well conserved state or may present some degree of degradation. The amount of animals per hectare, supported by the pasture by each time unit, is basically related to the pasture production. There is interaction between quality and production, and changes in these parameters are strongly affected by the stocking rate. Therefore the adjustment in the stocking rate is the most important management factor and the main determinant of animal production and pasture composition.
Resumo n. 40. Nespro.