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Effectiveness of Various Systems of Forage Utilization in the South ¹

Department of Dairying, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

ABSTRACT

It is the objective of this paper to compare the alternative pasture systems used in the South, with special emphasis on soiling. The various problems connected with the forage utilization methods as indicated by various dairy department personnel in the southern region will be mentioned.

The ultimate purpose of research on alternative pasture systems should be to present information that will enable the dairy farmer to select the method or combination of methods producing the greatest farm net income. It is obvious that we should obtain the highest milk production per cow per acre from forage. The problem is, Which method or combination of methods of pasture utilization produces the best results? The current demand for increased efficiency on the farm has made us more aware of these problems. According to Hoglund (8), "To be of value to the dairy farmer information should be made available to show how investment, labor requirements, expenses and net income are affected by various combinations of alternative pasture systems."

¹ Presented at the joint meeting of the American Grassland Council and the American Dairy Science Association at North Carolina State College, Raleigh, June, 1958.

² National Science Foundation Fellow.