Responds well to N and P fertiliser 8. However, the tannin content of the legumes may be detrimental to animal performance in those associations (Pereira et al., 2009). Nutrient characterisation and, Artus-Poliakoff, F. ; Champannet, F. ; Gayalin, M., 1991. Effect of some sward attributes on legume selectivity by oesophageal fistulated and intact steers grazing a tropical grass-legume pasture. Tolerates high soil aluminium levels 3. 2 - 4 kg/ha. Its creeping habit and stolons are different from those of other Brachiaria species, including Brachiaria dictyoneura that is often mistaken for it (Cook et al., 2005; Miles et al., 1996). It is of moderate quality compared with other tropical grasses. In the semi-arid tropics, it will only persist in on wet soils or seasonally wetter areas where rainfall is 1,300 mm or less. Metabolizable energy was less than 4.2 MJ/kg DM. But, as the photograph shows, a herd of six horses on winter grazing were more than happy to consume the hay. 4. Tolerant of waterlogging and some flooding. Table 3. Those fibrous leaves decrease palatability and may also hurt the animals (see Potential constraints above) (Cook et al., 2005). da; Lourenco Junior, J. de B., 1982. Moderate. CSIRO, DPI&F(Qld), CIAT and ILRI, Brisbane, Australia, Costa, N. de L. ; Magalhaes, J. unda, 225-249. Experimental Agriculture, 19: 153-161, Souza Filho, A. P. Da S. ; Dutra, S. ; Serrao, E. A. S., 1992. Botanical composition of diet selected by cattle in cultivated pastures and consorted with legumes, established with and without burning of secondary vegetation. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 103: 389–403, Botrel, M. de A. ; Alvin, M. J. ; Martins, C. E., 1990. Similarly, the crude protein of koronivia hay decreased from 9.6 to 4.9% DM and the in vitro DM digestibility decreased from 68% to 61% between 30 and 86 days (Rodriguez-Romero et al., 2004). Horses will crop grass down to the soil level, which means in hot, dry conditions, grass may burn and dry out before it has a chance to grow. Produtividade estacional e composicao quimica de, Stürm, C. D.; Tiemann, T. T. ; Lascano, C. E.; Kreuzer, M.; Hess, H. D., 2007. There was, however, a question as to whether grazing horses accustomed to eating tef and Eragrostis hay would find white buffalo grass hay palatable. Associations with Desmodium ovalifolium (in a 2:1 mixture) and Arachis pintoi have been proposed (Béreau, 1990; Munoz et al., 1985; Pereira et al., 2009; Hess et al., 1997). Excellent seed producer: inexpensive and high-qu… Sources of variation in nutritive values of tropical forages from the Caribbean. Pinto peanut can grow with 'Tully', in moist, well-drained situations in the wet tropics. Programa de pastos tropicales. Most people use it to extend the grazing season into early spring. Due to the low protein content of koronivia grass, it can be useful to associate it with legumes even though its dense growth can make such associations difficult. Veldkamp; Urochloa humidicola (Rendle) Morrone & Zuloaga (Quattrocchi, 2006). Improving the accuracy of digestibility estimates for cattle grazing tropical pastures when sampling with oesophageal fistulated cattle. This corresponds to ME values of 8.0, 6.5 and 5.7 MJ/kg DM (Sauvant, 2011, unpublished). 2. Effective DM and crude protein degradability depended on the season but not on the age at cutting (Vergara-Lopez et al., 2006). Stapf; Brachiaria dictyoneura subsp. Seedhead:  Inflorescences up to 60 cm high. 99-009 Weeds and Poisonous Plants Rich.) Katambora: Productive, more stoloniferous grass, suited for erosion control. The optimal harvest stage is between 35 and 65 days after the last cut (Béreau, 1990). The following table shows the variation of crude protein and NDF according to plant age (Feedipedia, 2011). Between 35 and 65 days, a 10 day interval resulted in a percentage reduction of 1.3, 1.2 and 0.4% for in vitro DM, OM digestibility and crude protein respectively, and an increase of 0.6, 0.7 and 0.3% for NDF, ADF and lignin, respectively (Camarao et al., 1983). Apply nitrogen at 25 - 50 kg/ha to grazed pastures and at 100 - 200 kg/ha to hay crops. 2 - 6 kg/ha. Avg: average or predicted value; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum value; Max: maximum value; Nb: number of values (samples) used. Effective degradability values for DM and crude protein were 38 and 46% respectively (Lopes et al., 2010). Measurements of physical strength and their relationship to the chemical composition of four species of, Hess, H. D. ; Lascano, C. E., 1997. Botanical composition and nutritive value of the available forage and diet selected by water buffaloes in, Cantarutti, R. B. ; Tarre, R. ; Macedo, R. ; Cadisch, G. ; Rezende, C. de P. ; Pereira, J. M. ; Braga, J. M. ; Gomide, J., 2002. They are 8 mm to 10 mm wide. Roots vigorously at the nodes. Toxic Trees: Keep Your Horses Safe at Pasture. Vét. (LUZ).,20: 328-338, Deschamps, F. C. ; Tcacenco, F. A., 2000. Relation between pressure and volume for the assembly of the, Goncalves, C. A. ; Dutra, S. ; Rodrigues Filho, J. It is better accepted by livestock when it is well grazed and fresh rather than tall, rank and hayed off. Koronivia grass can bear some shaded conditions: it grows well under coconut trees where it has to be grazed so that it does not tie up soil nitrogen and make young trees chlorotic (Cook et al., 2005). Use of dry ammoniation to improve the nutritive value of, Batista, H. A. M. ; Lourenço, J. de B. Jr. ; da Costa, N. A. ; Dutra, S. ; Monteiro, E. M. M. ; Alves, O. dos S. dos Santosn, N. de F. A., 2005. There is scant literature on the use of Brachiaria humidicola for dairy cattle. RIEPTCAC reunion. Dry matter yield ranges from 7 to 34 t/ha/year and is strongly influenced by soil fertility. Tolerant of selective herbicides used to control broadleaf weeds. Nat. Apply nitrogen at 25 - 50 kg/ha to grazed pastures and at 100 - 200 kg/ha to hay crops. Quantitative aspects. This gives grass a chance to recover from stress–whether it’s from drought, excessive rain (when horses might churn the sod into mud), overgrazing, or a need for normal regrowth time. Animal acceptability can vary for no apparent reason. Bras. Click on the image for a bigger picture. Pangola - the most popular horse pasture but Digestibility of creeping signal (. Proc. Callide: Productive palatable grass suited to fertile soils. Legumes: Is extremely competitive when established and will choke out legumes. Zootec., 33 (6-suppl2): 1999-2006, Silva, M. D. C. ; dos Santos, M. V. F. ; Dubeux, J. C. B. ; Lira, M. D. A. ; de Melo, W. S. ; de Oliveira, T. N. ; de Araujo, G. G. L., 2004. Nutritional parameters of exotic and native forage species of Itajai valley, Santa Catarina State, Brazil. In the island of Martinique, annual DM production was 28-30 t/ha and yields of DM/cut ranged from 1.25 to 2.81 t according to the season (Artus-Poliakoff et al., 1991). Table 1. Stabled or group-housed horses should be inspected at least twice a day. On areas  with marginal moisture, a stand can be lost if continually grazed at the start of the wet season before good rain is received. It may also be valuable for controlling erosion, weeds and nematodes (Schultze-Kraft et al., 1992). Sometimes referred to as Orchard Grass - a hardy, drought-tolerant grass with deep roots. Some horses readily accept it as green feed or hay, while others will eat green feed only, hay only, or neither. Using the quadratic equation: obtained on all Brachiaria species for in vivo and in vitro digestibility, the OM digestibilities for the 3 stages of growth described in table 1 (vegetative, bloom and mature) can be calculated as 56, 47 and 42% respectively. A. ; Pereira J. M. ; Ferreira, E.;Tarré, R. M. ; Macedo R. O. ; Alves, B. J. R. ; Urquiaga, S. ; Cadisch, G. ; Giller, K. E. ; Boddey, R.M., 1999. Béreau, M., 1990. Koronivia grass is a leafy, procumbent, creeping, stoloniferous perennial grass. Annual grasses can be controlled using low rates of Diuron. If soil conditions permit, rolling after discing improves establishment. Nutritional value of, Moog, F. A. ; Deocareza, A. G. ; Diesta, H. E., 1995. This hardy pasture seed mix germinates quickly with the micro boost germination enhancement. Good Horse Grass Crested Dog’s Tail. Efficiency of, Béreau, M. ; Ingrand, S. ; Martin, P. ; Lemaire, G., 1992. Foxtail grass is native to Asia and Europe, but can be found anywhere in the world now. Studies agree that its fibre content is slightly higher but are less conclusive for in vitro and in situ digestibility, which while usually lower, are in some cases higher than that of other Brachiaria (Aumont et al., 1995; Brito et al., 2003; Herrero et al., 2001; Lopes et al., 2010). Competitive with weeds. Symposium sur l'alimentation des ruminants en milieu tropical. Plants are competitive once established, and will spread vegetatively into surrounding areas if the area is suitable. No … Pasture Grass Seed for Horses X-Seed Pasture Land Over Seeder Forage Seed. Avaliaçao de pastagem de quicuio-da-amazônia (, Munoz, K. A. ; Costales, J. E., 1985. Leaves:  Linear to lanceolate, tapering to a point. The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation. Photosensitization has been recorded in horses grazing U. humidicola pasture for over 5 months, but is not common. Pasture productivity and management. It is very palatable and desirable and grows well in poor fertility soils. A. ; Pereira, R. G. de A. ; Townsend, C. R., 2006. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/585 Last updated on July 15, 2015, 11:24, Feedipedia - Animal Feed Resources Information System - INRAE CIRAD AFZ and FAO © 2012-2020 | Copyright | Disclaimer | Editor login, Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value, English correction by Tim Smith (Animal Science consultant) and Hélène Thiollet (AFZ), Koronivia grass (Brachiaria humidicola), aerial part, fresh, Koronivia grass (Brachiaria humidicola), aerial part, hay, Abreu, J. A lot of horses kept in a small area means the soil will become compacted, and that makes it very difficult for anything but the most aggressive weeds to grow. Production and nutritional value of Brachiaria humidicola on rotational grazing of buffalo females. Grassland Index. Effect of legumes grown with koronivia grass on growth performances (adapted from Cook et al., 2005): In an eight-year trial in Brazil, the association of Brachiaria humidicola and Desmodium ovalifolium at three stocking rates showed that live weight gain was not greater for the mixed pastures. Koronivia grass would thus help reducing N2O emissions from the soil and could have an important role in climate change mitigation (Subbarao et al., 2009). Fac. Shelton, H. M.; Stür, W. W. (Eds) Proceedings of a workshop, Sanur Beach, Bali Indonesia 27-29 june 1990, OM digestibility % = 75.2 – 0.59 NDF + 3.07 CP - 0.09 CP. Optimal growth conditions are annual rainfall ranging from 600 to 2800 mm within its native range and from 1000 to 4000 mm in other environments (Cook et al., 2005), under 32-35°C average day-temperatures. Agronomic evaluation of grasses at Guapiles, Costa Rica. In: International Grassland Congress, 2001, São Pedro, SP. CIAT Annual Report, Tropical Pastures Program. Koronivia grass leaf meal has been tested as a feed supplement for broilers. Brachiaria grass is suitable for both cut and carry and grazing systems, and can be conserved as hay or silage. Nutrient composition and, Subbarao, G. V. ; Nakahara, K. ; Hurtado, M. P. ; Ono, H. ; Morata, D. E. ; Salcedo, A. F. ; Yoshihashia, A. T. ; Ishikawa, T. ; Ishitani, M. ; Ohnishi-Kameyama, M. ; Yoshida, M. ; Rondon, M. ; Rao, I. M. ; Lascano, C. E. ; Berry, W. L. ; Ito, O., 2009. I. Vergara-López, J. ; Araujo-Febres, O., 2006. It is best sown as the only grass in a mixture as it is less palatable than most of the tropical grasses. Influence of stage of growth on the composition of Brachiaria humidicola: Koronivia grass growing on acid-infertile soils develops hard and fibrous leaf blades with sharp tips that can cause facial lacerations to grazing sheep (Cook et al., 2005). Efecto de la adición de harina de carne en bloques multinutricionales sobre el consumo voluntario y la digestibilidad en ovinos alimentados con henos de baja calidad. A vigorous-growing, cool-season grass, tall fescue retains its leaves even in cold temperatures, making it good foraging material for horses. Husson, O. ; Charpentier, H. ; Razanamparany, C. ; Moussa, N. ; Michellon, R. ; Naudin, K. ; Razafintsalama, H. ; Rakotoarinivo, C. ; Rakotondramanana; Séguy, L., 2008. Its growing season is more compressed into the wet season than some other tropical grasses. Effect of urea addition on chemist composition and. Mineral deficiency in buffaloes and method of treatment. Generally apply 50 - 100 kg/ha of superphosphate or its equivalent. No major problems reported in Australia. Grass Hay for Horses. One paper noted that native koronivia grass pastures were less efficient than Guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus) for sustaining milk production in an intensive rotational grazing system (Goncalves et al., 2003). Associations with siratro (Macroptilium atropurpureum), centro (Centrosema molle), Desmodium heterophyllum and Trifolium semipilosum have been successful in Fiji and Zimbabwe (FAO, 2010). The Board of Trustees, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Coates, D. B. ; Mayer, R. J., 2009. Monforte, J. ; Carías, D. ; Cioccia, A. M. ; Hevia, P., 2002. Silva, M. D. C. ; dos Santos, M. V. F. ; Dubeux, J. C. B. ; Lira, M. D. A. ; Santana, D. F. Y. ; Farias, I. ; dos Santos, V. F., 2004. Its low Ca concentration and high levels of oxalate may induce ‘big head’ disease (parathyroidism) in horses, a condition that can be overcome … Asociación Latinoamericana de Producción Animal, 17 (1, 2): 31-35, Rodriguez-Romero, N. ; Araujo-Febres, O. ; Gonzalez, B., 2004. Can also be planted by cuttings or runners. Pastos Tropicales. A., 2003. B. ; Sant'ana, N. de F. ; Teixeira, M. C. ; Brum, R. P. ; Santos, A. M. dos, 2004. Chemical composition and. The legumes will provide feed during the first year and an input of nitrogen, but generally will not be competitive with the grass after the second year. Koronivia grass (Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle) Schweick) is a tropical grass from East and South-East Africa and was introduced to Australia, the Pacific Islands and South America.It is an important pasture in the humid tropics (Cook et al., 2005; Schultze-Kraft et al., 1992).Morphology. Lower quality than other tropical grasses. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton, USA, Rezende, C. de P. ; Cantarutti R. B. ; Braga, J. M. ; Gomide J. Comparing the values obtained under shading conditions with those obtained in the open, an increase in crude protein, ADF, lignin, ash and in vitro DM digestibility, and a decrease in NDF were noted (Gutmanis et al., 2001). Stapf; Panicum dictyoneurum Fig. Production fourragère et élevage ovin à la Martinique. A. ; Motta, A. C. S. ; Rodrigues, G. S. ; Duque, A. C. A., 2010. 1, 1987-06-02/1987-06-06. CIAT Annual Report, Tropical Pastures Program. Current and future opportunities for introduced forages in smallholder farming systems of south-eats Asia. Schultze-Kraft, R. ; Teitzel, J.K., 1992. Adapted to wet areas. Setaria Splenda: 800: Varying: V.Good: Good: Fair (Eds.). Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Agron. Timing of harvest is critical as the seed crop ripens over 2 - 3 days, and is shed rapidly. In the Colombian savannah, 6-week old foliage had a 5.2-8.5% crude protein content in the rainy season and 3.3-9.3% in the dry season; in vitro DM digestibility was 59-66% and 51-67% respectively (Cook et al., 2005). Crude protein (CP) during the growing season is generally up to 9 - 11 %, which drops to 2 - 5 % CP during the dry season. Tolerant of heavy grazing. Can be sown with 'Glenn' jointvetch, 'Amiga' or 'Verano' stylo, or 'Wynn' cassia as pioneer legumes. Depending on soil fertility and stage of growth, the protein content can vary from 9 – 14% in older material, but can be as high as 20% when very young, before becoming stemmy; digestibility varies between 70% when young and green to 45% when dry and mature. One particularity of koronivia grass is that plants growing on acid-infertile soils develop hard, sharp and fibrous leaf blades that are strongly pigmented with anthocyanin. As usual, the nutritive value decreases with plant age whereas the fibre content increases. Koronivia grass is tolerant of poor drainage and can withstand short term flooding in valley bottoms. ; Panicum vexillare Peter; Urochloa dictyoneura (Fig. It is an important pasture in the humid tropics (Cook et al., 2005; Schultze-Kraft et al., 1992). Stocking rates of 13-14 head/ha were found to be optimal for the productive performance of tropical 5-7 months old Morada Nova lambs continuously grazing Brachiaria humidicola (Costa et al., 2006). Some Popular Grass Pastures: Rhodes grass – palatable but requires irrigation to persist. Agrarian, 2 (6): 125-133, Gutmanis, D. ; Lourenco, A. J. ; Alacantara, V. B. G. ; Colozza, M. T., 2001. ex A. Koronivia grass is a good cover crop because of its rhizomatous and creeping habit. 25 - 50 kg/ha. The pasture can be lightly grazed during its first dry season. Common stocking rates are 3-3.5 head/ha during the rainy season and 1-1.5 head/ha during the dry season (Munoz, 1985; Béreau, 1990). Very persistent, including under seasonally dry conditions 4. Reported in situ 48 h DM digestibility values were highly variable and comprised between 49 and 71%. It is more readily grazed by livestock if it is fertilised with a small dressing of nitrogen fertiliser i.e. unda, 269-284. Some much lower values have been reported from Brazil (Marajo Island), with crude protein of 3.5% and 4.8% DM in the dry and rainy seasons respectively, corresponding in both cases to an in vitro OM digestibility of 34% (Cardoso et al., 1997). Sci., 106 (41): 17302-17307, Tergas, L. E., 1981. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 64 (3): 257-271, Cardoso, E. ; Vale, W. ; McDowell, L. ; Wilkinson, N. ; Neto, M. ; Veiga, J. ; Lourenco, J., 1997. Koronivia grass roots contain brachialactone, a chemical compound which is involved in biological nitrification inhibition. & De Not.) Urriola, D. ; Ortega, C. M. ; Argel, P. J. ; Martinez, L. ; Gonzalez, A., 1988. Exactly HOW does grass affect horses? Heavy grazing of koronivia grass is advisable since light grazing combined with humid conditions has a negative impact on forage quality (FAO, 2010; Cook et al., 2005). Yields. Evaluation of methods to recovery degraded pastures of Brachiaria in the agreste region of Pernambuco State. Seeds:  Broadly elliptic, 4.5 - 5.5 mm long, hairy, green and tinged with purple. The association of legumes with koronivia grass is generally beneficial to animal performances, but this is not always the case as shown in the following table. Generally apply 100 - 250 kg/ha of superphosphate or its equivalent at establishment. Horses vary greatly in their acceptance of the grass as green feed or hay. Vigorous and productive. Horses at grass should be inspected at least once a day, preferably more often. Fresh seed can be dormant for up to 9 months after harvest. Setaria (Setaria sphacelata var.sericea) is a summer-growing perennial grass suited to the moist subtropics of the Northern Rivers, Mid Coast and Manning districts of New South Wales. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types from acid infertile sandy soils to heavy cracking clay soils. Larger areas can be planted by spreading stolons over cultivated soil and lightly incorporating them with disc harrows. Koronivia grass is appreciated by sheep (Artus-Poliakoff et al., 1991). Evidence for biological nitrification inhibition in Brachiaria pastures. It is tolerant of poor drainage and seasonal flooding. As you prepare to graze your horses on spring-green grass, consider these hidden health risks. 06-109 Stockpiling Perennial Forages for Fall and Winter Grazing - Order No. Shade tolerance of tropical forages: a review. ; Panicum golae Chiov. It is mainly sown as a permanent pasture for grazing, particularly in wet areas. It is also grown for hay. 4th meeting of regional working group on grazing and feed resources of Southeast Asia, March 20–24, 1995, Nha Trang, Vietnam, 37–41, Moura, L.O. Koronivia grass, Amazonian kikuyu grass, coronivia grass, creeping signal grass, false creeping paspalum [English]; braquiaria dulce, humidícola, kikuyu de la Amazonia, pasto dulce, pasto humidícola [Spanish]; capim agulha, ponudinho, quicuio da Amazônia [Portuguese]; ya humidicola [Thai] (Miles et al., 1996), Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle) Schweick [Poaceae]. NB: All Rhodes grasses are quick to establish and have moderate salt tolerance. 89, 1-14, Lopes, F. C. F. ; Paciullo, D. S. C. ; Mota, E. F. ; Pereira, J. C. ; Azambuja, A. Applications of potassium, molybdenum, zinc or other deficient elements may be necessary on some soils. Maintains green leaf well into seasonally dry periods 5. Productive, capable of sustaining high stocking rates and grazing pressures 6. Koronivia grass is a leafy, procumbent, creeping, stoloniferous perennial grass. Tully koronivia grass (Urochloa humidicola cv Tully, formerly Brachiaria humidicola cv Tully) is a strong creeping perennial, which roots vigorously from lower nodes and forms a dense matted sward. Koronivia grass originated from East and South-East Africa and was introduced to Australia, the Pacific Islands and humid tropical areas of South America (FAO, 2010; Cook et al., 2005). Brachiaria humidicola is not frost-tolerant (Cook et al., 2005; Schultze-Kraft et al., 1992). Kentucky bluegrass, orchardgrass and timothy are all examples of common grasses used for hay. On natural grazing, horses appear to find it just as palatable as other grasses. Koronivia grass (Brachiaria humidicola). Stems:  Prostrate and creeping stolons, reddish in colour. Nutritive quality of tropical grasses sown under a pine plantation. Evaluation of dry matter production, leaf/steam relation and chemistry-bromatologic composition of the, Aregheore, E. M. ; Steglar, T. A. ; Ng'ambi, J. W., 2006. Interestingly, nondetergent fiber (NDF) values for the hays corresponded to intake. Nutritional quality and animal production of, Lau, H. D., 1988. Rhodes Grass. Brachiaria humidicola can be given as green forage, hay or silage (Cook et al., 2005). Effect on the crude protein and minerals. However, higher stocking rates can lead to higher N losses as urine and feces which may concentrate in rest and drinking areas, and contribute to the degradation of the pastures (Boddey et al., 2004). 1982, No.25, 20 pp, Champannet, F., 1989. & De Not. It is ideal for horses and ponies needing a soft, very palatable chop, perfect for fussy feeders including fit performance horses and elderly horses. Cycl. Koronivia grass forms dense sods. Humidicola has a vigorous and dense mat forming growth habit, which allows for heavy grazing and minimum weed invasion but this density makes it incompatible with twining type legumes. 1. Responses to drought of five, Guimaraes, A. K. V.; Camarão, A. P.; Filho, J. Horses vary greatly in their acceptance of the grass as green feed or hay. Grasses: None. Pereira, J. M. ; Nascimento Jr. ; D. do; Santana, J. R. ; Cantarutti, R. B. ; Leao, M. I., 1992. Like other Brachiaria, its relatively low protein content, usually lower than 10% DM, limits microbial digestion in the rumen and an association with legumes and other protein sources is therefore recommended (see Forage management above). In the seasonally dry tropics, this will range from the first week of December in higher rainfall areas (1,500 mm plus) to the third week of December in lower rainfall areas (1,000 mm). Agronomic Studies of 21 ecotypes of Brachiaria. It is a useful ground cover and grazing in tree plantations. J., 98 (6): 1582-1588, FAO, 2010. Conservation. Pasturas Tropicales, 12 (2): 7-10, Brito, C. J. Good. Cocksfoot. Just getting horses to absorb supplemental vitamin C is a challenge. Narok and Solander setaria are the varieties approved for NSW. Rhodes is the most popular horse pasture in Australia for a reason. Agron. Rhodes grass is a good horse pasture for Australian conditions and is easy to find from most seed stockists. Effect of stocking rate on the productive performance of Morada Nova ewes grazing, Costa, D. A. da ; Ferreira, G. D. G. ; Araujo, C. V. ; Colodo, J. C. N. ; Moreira, G. R. ; Figueiredo, M. R. P., 2010. A small secondary crop can be harvested in May when conditions are suitable. In Brazil, Brachiaria humidicola appeared more productive than Brachiaria decumbens, Brachiaria ruziziensis and Megathyrsus maximus (Simao Neto et al., 1974). Live weight gain on pasture of, Munoz, K. A., 1985. CRC World dictionary of grasses: common names, scientific names, eponyms, synonyms, and etymology. Seasonal variation of selenium, crude protein, and, Carvalho, L. O. D. de M. ; Nascimento, C. N. B. do; Costa, N.A. The grass can persist up to 20 years with good management. It has poor frost tolerance. Limited flowering and low seed production at low latitudes. An application of N fertilizer increases the crude protein content (Botrel et al., 1990). Prairie grass performs well on very fertile soils under favourable growing conditions. (ed.) Improved pastures under coconuts in Bicol. Evaluation of tropical grasses in increasing shade under coconut canopies. Seeds can be used for larger commercial plantings. Watch for flushes of new grass throughout the year. Koronivia grass has a high oxalate content and may cause the "big-head" disease (hyperparathyroidism) in horses (Cook et al., 2005). tolerance, while also being suitable for horses (has low oxalate concentrations). Approximately 200,000 seeds/kg. Brachiaria humidicola is less palatable than other grasses due to the relative toughness of its leaves, but cattle readily eat it when it is kept short and leafy by frequent cutting (Béreau, 1990; Cook et al., 2005). Well-adapted to acid and neutral soils in the humid tropics (above 1500 mm AAR) 2. p. 273-280. D. eriantha is a perennial grass not considered as a serious weed in some countries, but a competitive and aggressive weed in others (PROTA, 2016; Tropical Forages, 2016; Weeds of Australia, 2016).The species is listed as invasive in Central America (Costa Rica), the Caribbean (Cuba), South America (Colombia, Ecuador) and Oceania (Australia, USA … Intake and digestibility of diets with levels of palm kernel cake in sheep. Brachiaria humidicola does not have a very high nutritional value, with a rather low crude protein content (2-13% DM) and generally high levels of NDF in the 65-85% DM range (Feedipedia, 2011). In: Pizarro, E. A. 2. A new grass for French Guiana: Boddey, R. M. ; Macedo, R. ; Tarré, R. M. ; Ferreira; E. ; de Oliveira, O. C. ; Rezende, C. de P. ; Cantarutti, R. B. ; Pereira, J. M. ; Alves, B. J. R. ; Urquiaga, S., 2004. It grows well on soils with low phosphorus levels. B. da; Costa, N. A. da, 2002. Koronivia grass is favoured by many smallholders with grazing land because it establishes reliably and spreads rapidly from stem cuttings planted at 1 m x 1 m spacings. Nitrogen cycling in Brachiaria pastures: the key to understanding the process of pasture decline. Cali, Colombia; CIAT, CIAT, Cali, Colombia., 1984. Effect of stocking rates on growth performances: In several trials, increasing the stocking rates led to lower daily gains but to a higher productivity per hectare (Boddey et al., 2004; Pereira et al., 2009). A great grass for horses and ponies Persists in low-fertility soil Under 10% NSC Tends to smother clover growth (good!) humidicola (Rendle) Catasús; Brachiaria rautanenii (Hack.) 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