Performance of Heifers on Controlled Continuous Grazing Versus Continuous Grazing with Supplementation of Hay During the Lean Period

Abstract

The trial aimed at comparison' of performance of growing heifers in two systems viz., continuous controlled grazing and continuous controlled grazing with additional stall-feeding of green hay during the ean season. Hay conserved for stall-feeding was harvested from half portion of the grazing paddock. Stall-feeding of conserved hay resulted in better maintenance with increase in body weight during the lean season of normal rainfall years. No negative impact on vegetation was observed.