Sandra L Dillard

Fecal degradation and nutrient loss of manure from cattle offered four bermudagrass cultivars

Abstract Bermudagrass ( Cynodon spp.) is one of the most common warm‐season perennial grasses utilized in the southeastern United States for pasture or stored forage. However, there is a paucity of data evaluating the fecal nutrient losses overtime by cattle grazing different ber...

PS13-11. Effect of Forb Inclusion on Digestion and Metabolism of Warm-Season Forage Diets in Beef Cattle.

Abstract Warm-season forbs have gained attention in grazing systems for their high productivity, favorable nutritive value, and potential to reduce enteric methane (CH4) emissions in beef cattle. However, variable palatability and limited voluntary intake often prevent achieving...