Forage nutritive content

The nutritive content of leys changes over time and this is illustrated in the two videos below. These are two motion charts that show the nutritive content over time, se the weeks go by in the bottom. The first chart shows the energy and fibre content and the second shows the crude protein and fibre content. The nutritive content of leys isn’t constant but changes as the grass/legume grows; energy and protein content decreases and fibre content increases. That’s why the date of harvest is crucial for the forage’s nutritive content and nutritive value.

Sara Muhonen, AgrD