Small-scale dairy systems face reduced availability of water for irrigation of pastures and
disruption in the amount or pattern of rains due to climate change, so research on alternative …

The work herein reported closes the evaluation of the role of kikuyu grass in small-scale
dairy systems in the highlands of Mexico. The objective was to compare the productive …

Intensive grazing increases the profitability and sustainability of small-scale dairy systems by
reducing feeding costs. Kikuyu grass is a subtropical species from East Africa that has …

The dry season in central Mexico is a difficult time for small-scale dairy systems to meet feed
requirements for their herds as pasture growth is limited. Conserved forage options are …

Grazing in small-scale dairy systems reduces costs and enhances sustainability. However,
binary pastures (BP) have low persistency, which may be increased by including more …

Small-scale dairy systems are important worldwide for local and national production, and an
option to overcome poverty. Effects of climate change need forage options adapted to future …

Tests of seed germination, seed dormancy and seedling growth were performed on 0-, 6-,
20-and 30-months-old seed lots of Festulolium in comparison with Italian ryegrass (Lolium …

The concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in dairy products derived from
ruminants, such as cow's milk, is mainly influenced by the dietary lipid profile. The current …

Simple Summary The present study simulated the effects of different dairy cow diets based
on local feeding strategies on enteric methane (CH4) emissions and surpluses of crude …

Small-scale dairy systems are an option to ameliorate rural poverty in developing countries.
These systems need to enhance their productivity through improved feeding strategies. The …