V4-1113 — Annual report 2011
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Phosphorus and potasssium management on cattle farms

Investigation of phosphorus and potassium management on cattle farms showed that soil acidity is the main cause for shortage of available phosphorus and potassium in soil. Due to positive balance of both elements on farms which are characterised by intensive milk production planned and even distribution of animal manures on arable land and meadows is crucial. The results are important for advisory work on the field of fertilization and sustainable phosphorus and potassium management on cattle farms. Hence, they are important from economical as well as environmental aspect.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 3710056
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Contribution to more reliable estimation of energy value of grassland forage on the basis of chemical composition, gas test and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)

The aim of the research was to examine the agreement between the estimation of grassland forage energy value on the basis of the new recommended German regression equation (GFE, 2008) and estimation based on old regression equations (Aiple et al., 1995) which were used for the calibration of NIR analyzer. It was found out that the new and the old method for the estimation of grassland forage energy value significantly differ.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 3710824
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The effect of supplementing highly wilted grass silage with water soluble carbohydrates and starch rich feeds on degradation of the diets and efficiency of microbial protein synthesis in the rumen of sheep

This study aimed at determining the efficiency of microbial protein synthesis (EMPS) in diets based on highly wilted grass silage with the supplementation of starch or water-soluble carbohydrates rich feeds, i.e. maize silage, fodder beet or molasses. Apparently, highly wilted grass silage containing a high concentration of water-soluble carbohydrates supports high EMPS in the rumen and this cannot be improved by the supplementation with starch or water-soluble carbohydrates rich feeds.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 3682152