The role of clover in grazing systems for dairy cows

Описание: Independent grazing researcher and consultant, Charlie Morgan, discusses the role clover plays in grazing systems for dairy cows at our Curious about clover? event at Reaseheath College in Cheshire. Drawing on decades of research and practical applications he talks about the how understanding the plant physiology can ensure that management practices can optimise the diet of the grazing cow and yield environmental, production and financial benefits.

His presentation covers various aspects of grazing clover, including its growth, benefits for livestock, and strategies for maintaining clover in the sward. Additionally, it addresses future targets, the importance of correct mixture, and management techniques for optimizing the grazing system.

Chapters
0:00 - Starting point for grazing clover
4:38 - How grass and clover grows
8:15 - Benefits of clover
14:34 – The case study for clover
15:33 – White clover for the dairy cow
20:01 – Keeping clover in the sward
30:20 – Future targets for clover
33:13 – Importance of correct mixture
36:14 – Summary: managing the system
38:08 – Question: Stolon size
39:59 – Question: Herbal leys and rotation length
43:46 – Question: Value of grazing
44:40 – Question: Nutrient uptake

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