Table 1.
Summary of forage quality, grazing days achieved, and grazing cost
| Parameter, units | 3-yr mean (standard deviation) |
|---|---|
| Grazable forage dry matter, kg/ha | 2,855 (405) |
| Crude protein, % of DM | 14.4 (2.5) |
| Total digestible nutrients, % of DM | 67.8 (3.3) |
| Acid detergent fiber, % of DM | 31.0 (4.0) |
| Fescue, % of DM | 66.8 (18.7) |
| Green fescue, % of DM | 45.4 (19.8) |
| Other grass, % of DM | 13.5 (8.7) |
| Clover, % of DM | 0.51 (1.0) |
| Other plant, % of DM | 19.6 (11.0) |
| Grazing days (standard cow days/ha) | 260.2 (81.8) |
| Cost of grazing ($/standard cow/d) | $1.26 ($0.71) |