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Evaluation of Crownvetch ( Coronilla Varia L.) by Performance of Beef Cattle 1
Author(s) -
Burns J. C.,
Cope W. A.,
Goode L.,
Harvey R. W.,
Gross H. D.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1969.00021962006100030049x
Subject(s) - grazing , zoology , herd , biology , beef cattle , agronomy , cattle grazing
The feasibility of utilizing crownvetch ( Coronilla varia L.) as a grazing species was evaluated in the Piedmont and Mountain regions of North Carolina for 2 years. In 1966, yearling steers grazing for 70 days in the Piedmont gained 0.35 kg/day. The cow‐calf herd in the mountains readily grazed the mature growth. During the 1967 season, 2‐year‐old steers grazed for 154 days in the Piedmont and had an average daily gain (ADG) of 0.58 kg. In the mountains, cows and calves grazed for 70 days after June 28 and had an ADG of 0.41 and 0.91 kg, respectively. Animal performance an crownvetch appears acceptable.