This study evaluated the forage yield and nutritional quality of Huser Plateau pasture in Rize, Türkiye, over the 2023-2024 growing seasons. Utilizing quadrat sampling and Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS), we determined an average dry yield of 102 kg/da. The average crude protein (CP) content was 16.29%, indicating substantial forage potential. Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) and Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) averaged 29.74% and 56.67%, respectively, revealing temporal fluctuations in digestibility. Calculated parameters indicated moderate to high forage quality, with Digestible Dry Matter (DDM) at 65.73%, Dry Matter Intake (DMI) at 2.19%, and Relative Feed Value (RFV) at 112.29. Digestible Energy (DE) was 3.08 Mcal/kg, and Metabolizable Energy (ME) was 2.53 Mcal/kg. Mineral analysis showed adequate phosphorus (0.32%) and potassium (1.91%) levels, while calcium (1.30%) and magnesium (0.23%) ratios varied between years. The Ca/P ratio averaged 4.25, and the K/(Ca+Mg) ratio averaged 1.46. These findings highlight the Huser Plateau pasture's significant forage potential, suggesting that strategic management practices are essential to mitigate seasonal variations and optimize livestock productivity.
Forage quality Huser plateau Nutrient composition Rize Yield
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Çayır-Mera ve Yem Bitkileri |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 26 Haziran 2025 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 28 Nisan 2025 |
Kabul Tarihi | 16 Haziran 2025 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2025 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2 |
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