Production of lactating dairy cows fed alfalfa or red clover silage at equal dry matter or crude protein contents in the diet. Dairy Sci., 63 (10): 1671-1680, Mustonen, E. A.; Tuori, M.; Saastamoinen, I.; Taponen, J.; Wahala, K.; Saloniemi, H.; Vanhatalo, A., 2009. Effect of grazing fresh legumes or feeding silage on fatty acids and enzymes involved in the synthesis of milk fat in dairy cows. J. During hay making, red clover is susceptible to leaf shattering and subsequent nutrient losses. Proc. Proc. Red clover has been and is an excellent feed for many classes of livestock including dry dairy cows, dairy heifers, dairy beef, or beef cows. Along with wheat and triticale, oat hay can be very palatable at all stages of maturity. Jonsall, A.; Johansson, L.; Lundstrom, K., 2000. North. It is very rare for dry hay to contain toxic levels of prussic acid. Red clover can replace alfalfa in areas too wet or too acidic for it (Kephart et al., 2010). Anim. In growing pigs and sows grazing a mixed pasture of ryegrass and red clover, digestibility decreased, but more so in growing pigs because they digest high fibre diets less readily than sows. Use wet chemistry laboratory methods to evaluate red clover for ADF, NDF, NDF digestibility, and protein solubility. Electr. However, there was no difference in muscle fatty acids concentration (Dierking et al., 2010). There are five kinds of clover hay: red, common white, crimson, alsike and landino. (Ed. In a review of forage legumes (Steinshamn, 2010), it was noted that, at similar DM intake, dairy cows fed red clover silage produced a little less milk than those fed white clover silage. The magnitude of milk yield reduction in cows fed red clover as compared to other forages has been relatively small (1.0-3.0 lb/cow/day), and in some cases feed efficiency was improved. Animal, 4 (5): 732-738, Dierking, R. M. ; Kallenbach, R. L. ; Grun, I. U., 2010. Effect of forage species on fatty acid content and performance of pasture-finished steers. Comparisons of grass and legume silages for milk production. It has an erect habit and may lodge when the plant becomes stemmy. Rabbit Res., 4 (3): 75-76, Satell, R.; Dick, R.; Hemphill, D.; McGrath, D. , 1998. These are enzymes that play a role in inhibiting plant proteases (protein degrading enzymes) and proteolysis (protein breakdown) in the silo. Red clover is a legume that is well adapted to poorly drained soils and more tolerant of lower soil pH and fertility than alfalfa. Late Summer Planting Legumes to Produce Dairy Sci., 93 (5): 2088-2094, Turan, F.; Akyurt, I., 2005. DARDNI, 2010. N fractionation, degradability, intestinal digestibility, and adequacy for ruminal microbial activity of cultivated legumes. Ileal amino acid digestibilities in pigs of barley-based diets with inclusion of lucerne (, Ritter, W., 1983. J. Sci. © University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, 2001, Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist Loins (longissimus dorsi muscle) from pigs fed on red clover silage had a lower gustatory quality, both 4 days after slaughter and after 1 year of freezer storage, than loins from conventionally fed pigs (Jonsall et al., 2000; Johansson et al., 1999). Leaflets are oval or elliptic, 1-3 cm long x 0.5-1.5 cm broad (FAO, 2013; Ecoport, 2013; Hannaway et al., 2004). The reasons for feed intake reductions in cows fed red clover based diets have not been determined. Nutritive value of mixtures. Ongoing red clover research is showing that, in comparison to alfalfa, red clover can benefit growers and livestock producers in several ways. Light grazing is recommended for better persistence during the year of establishment. Prod. Influence of chemical, enzymatic and phytogenic ensiling preparations on digestibility, degradability and PDI and NEL content of lucerne and red clover. The red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a short-lived perennial (2-4 years) legume forage, mainly from temperate areas. The protein content of Red Clover hay is slightly lower than that of alfalfa. USSR Fodders: composition and nutritional value (Korma SSSR: sostav i pitatelnost). In other experiments, feeding combinations of red clover/corn silage or red clover/brown midrib corn silage resulted in improvements in feed intake and milk production indicating that red clover/corn silage mixtures are well suited in a forage program for lactating dairy cows. Risk of bloat decreases with plant age: livestock entering a full-bloom red clover stand have less risk of bloat than animals grazing a younger stand (Dalto et al., 2009; Kopp, 2003). Disorders of reproduction in sows fed, Beeckman, A.; Vicca, J.; Ranst, G. van; Janssens, G. P. J.; Fievez, V., 2010. Red clover included at small doses varying between 25 and 200 mg/kg diet was shown to promote fish growth, enhance protein and fat content in three fish species: 75 mg/kg in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus); 100 mg/kg in common carp (Cyprinus carpio); and in blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) (Turan et al., 2005; Turan et al., 2007; Turan, 2006). Clover hay is usually mixed with grass hays. Feed Sci. Fall-grown tall fescue can average 13 to 18 percent crude protein depending on how much nitrogen has been applied to the stand and will maintain good nutritional value on up into the spring when new growth starts to appear. •Well adopted to SE USA • Annual – easy to establish • Disease resistant varieties available • Excellent nutritional value • One, maybe two cuttings • Harvest of forage reduces pod yield • Yield: 2 to 3 ton/ac • High production costs • Can re-seed • Residue vines are often baled after pod harvest, but hay is of low to fair quality and may not be legal to feed Proc. Feed Sci. However, red clover… Effects of feeding different ensiled forages on the productivity and nutrient-use efficiency of finishing lambs. Red clover grows on a wide variety of soils. Use of additives (such as molasses, inoculants or enzymes), though not mandatory, can help obtain satisfactory silage (FAO, 2013; Dardni, 2010). Feed preference studies with rabbits fed fourteen different fresh greens. It does well under low light and can be intercropped with other species or sown with taller companions in pasture (FAO, 2013). Dry conditions are recommended as conditioned red clover might lose soluble carbohydrates and minerals by leaching in the event of rain (FAO, 2013). Note, however, that research hasn't shown that the herb is conclusively effective for these or any other health concerns. Food Res., 48 (2): 167-187, Dewhurst, R. J.; Davies, L. J.; Kim, E. J., 2010. J. Agric. The effects of feeding various forages on fatty acid composition of bovine milk fat: A review. Tips for diet formulation when using red clover forages. Focus on Forage – Vol 3: No. (Ed. Agric. Agric. Univ., 4 (2): 1-8, Thom, E. R.; Burggraaf, V. T.; Waugh, C. D.; Clark, D. A., 2001. In some studies, milk oxidative stability was lower for cows fed red clover diets, which was due to the increase in C18:3n-3 in milk (Havemose et al., 2006; Kalac, 2011). Nutrition and feeding strategy: interactions with pathology. Reproductive performance of ewes after grazing on G27 red clover, a low formononetin selection in cultivar Pawera. Anim. Effects of ensiled forage legumes on performance of twin-bearing ewes and their progeny. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Erosion control: J. Lipid Sci. Survival was higher only in common carp (Turan et al., 2007). Feeding behaviour in Rabbits. It is among the most nutritious types of cattle feed. Red Clover. A herb and legume sward mix increased ewe milk production and ewe and lamb live weight gain to weaning compared to a ryegrass dominant sward. Anim. Red clover is a traditional legume forage for rabbit feeding. It is selected for increased dry matter production and drying and has finer stems and less pubescence (hairs) on the stem which causes the plant to dry faster. Anim. Use of greens as a supplement to a pelleted diet for growing rabbits. An evaluation of red clover silage for beef production. It’s used to make an herbal supplement that may have some immune-boosting and positive hormonal effects, especially for postmenopausal women. They are typically variegated with a white V-like mark (Hannaway et al., 2004). Effect of forage legumes on feed intake, milk production and milk quality - a review. Performance of lactating dairy cows fed alfalfa or red clover silage as the sole forage. During ensilage, red clover undergoes extensive protein degradation: the resulting high levels of quickly degradable nitrogen require carbohydrate-rich feeds in order to add energy to avoid inefficient nitrogen utilization and a large loss of N in the urine (Vanhatalo et al., 2009). Phytoestrogens are recognized as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, responsible for growth and reproductive impairment in aquatic species when discharged into water (Harrison et al., 1995, Crisp et al., 1998 cited by Tucker et al., 2010). Red clover is considered a source of energy and protein in pig diets (Reverter et al., 1999; Lindberg et al., 1998). In a comparison of 14 fresh forages, red clover was in the top 5 together with sunflower leaves, beans green vine, carrot tops and cauliflower leaves (Harris et al., 1983). From a nutritional standpoint, clovers and alfalfa are very similar: higher in calcium and protein, and more calorie-dense than grass hays. Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a plant in the Fabaceae botanical family. Red clover has a good N-fixing ability and is also a valuable break crop in arable and organic farming. Refer to the current Penn State Forage Trial Report for red clover variety performa… It is not commonly harvested and stored as dry-baled hay due to its slow drying rate. Pure red clover swards had a lower nutritive value than white clover swards for growing sheep (John et al., 1981), but better than that of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). As other legumes, red clover leaves are highly prehensible, especially during the spring heading period (Dewhurst et al., 2009). illeg., Trifolium pratense var. Forage nonstructural carbohydrates and nutritive value as affected by time of cutting and species. Genetic variation in red clover for rumen protein degradability. Technol., 120 (3/4): 203-216, Speijers, M. H. M.; Fraser, M. D.; Haresign, W.; Theobald, V. J.; Moorby, J. M., 2005. Space Rur. Feed Sci. Zootec., 39 (Supplement): 169-174, Kephart, K. B. ; Hollis, G. R. ; Murray Danielson, D., 2010. New Zealand. Composition. Yields are in the range of alfalfa (20 t DM/ha), but red clover does not yield as early as alfalfa (Duval, 1993). Feed Sci. The nutritional value is excellent, with high levels of digestible protein. Micro-mineral profile in different grassland species. A solution to this problem is to supplement cows with Vitamin E (Al-Mabruk et al., 2004), even though clover silages are known to be among the most important sources of Vitamin E in organic farming (Beeckman et al., 2010). A mixture of red clover and ryegrass is very palatable to cows and helps to mitigate the risk of bloat (Van Dorland et al., 2006; Charles, 1976). Crop Science, 18 (1): 129-133, Hutton, P. G.; Kenyon, P. R.; Bedi, M. K.; Kemp, P. D.; Stafford, K. J.; West, D. M.; Morris, S. T., 2011. Prod., 34 (1): 95-101, Steinshamn, H. ; Purup, S. ; Thuen, E. ; Hansen-Moller, J., 2008. Rep., 28 (3): 195-206, Szyszkowska, A.; Sowinski, J., 2001. In fattening pigs fed a cereal-soybean meal diet, the inclusion of 15% red clover meal decreased the ME value of the diet but had no adverse effects on nitrogen balance or nutrient digestibility (Tywonczuk et al., 1997). Dairy Sci., 91 (7): 2715-2725, Steinshamn, H.; Thu, E., 2008. The use of legume and herb forage species to create high performance pastures for sheep and cattle grazing systems. Elevage Bovin, (153): 38-41, Pote, L. M.; Cheeke, P. R.; Patton, N. M., 1980. Glen Broderick, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI. Feeding red clover silage, especially at a young stage, increases α-linolenic acid (18:3n-3) in milk, which is beneficial to human consumption (Dewhurst et al., 2006; Van Dorland et al., 2008; Vanhatalo et al., 2007). Soc. Grassland Fed., Luzern, Switzerland, 21-24 June 2004: 507-509, Geller, S. E.; Shulman, L. P.; van Breemen, R. B.; Banuvar, S.; Zhou, Y.; Epstein, G.; Hedayat, S.; Nikolic, D.; Krause, E. C.; Piersen, C. E.; Bolton, J. L.; Pauli, G. F.; Farnsworth, N. R., 2009. Nitrogen fixation in perennial forage legumes in the field. In a general sense the nutrient contents of alfalfa and red clover such as crude protein (CP; 16-22%), acid detergent fiber (ADF; 25-35%), neutral detergent fiber (NDF; 35- 45%) and mineral concentrations are similar. Clover. Red clover has a greater cell wall content than white clover and, therefore, a lower in sacco degradability and in vivo digestibility (Dewhurst et al., 2009). The inflorescence develops into an oblong-ovoid pod containing 2 seeds (FAO, 2013; Ecoport, 2013). The forage can be mowed anytime after a frost if you are making hay. To enhance feed intake blend red clover with another forage such as alfalfa, conventional corn silage, or brown midrib corn silage. Harvest and feed red clover of very high quality. Dairy Sci., 92 (3): 1148-1160, Morand-Fehr, P.; Sauvant, D., 1980. Proc. Dev. The re-growth of this legume was considerable. 11 Dairy Sci., 89 (6): 1970-1980, Howarth, R. E.; Goplen, B. P.; Fesser, A. C.; Brandt, S. A., 1978. Red clover generally establishes quickly and can grow on soils too wet or too acid for alfalfa. Red Clover is often seeded with other legumes and grasses for hay and pasture, but can be used for hay and seed production. However, the intake of red clover had no influence on the equol content of meat (Moorby et al., 2004). Hall, E., 2007. In: Suter, D. J. Anim. This Focus on Forage highlights findings of these research efforts. You can use clover in hay or pastures. Red clover is cold hardy provided it can make a rosette and store sufficient N in the roots before winter sets in (Ecoport, 2013; Duke, 1983). Ecological Agricultural Projects, McGill University, AGRO-BIO - 370 - 06, FAO, 2013. Effects of silage species and supplemental vitamin E on the oxidative stability of milk. However, there are differences between cultivars: in a study of 133 samples (16 to 21% DM protein), the nitrogen degradation rate varied from 0.088 to 0.146 and by-pass protein ranged from 29 to 41% (Broderick et al., 2004). Palatability is usually not an issue, however, as horses are inclined to love the taste of clover and eat it well. Red clover feeding had a limited impact on amino acid digestibility compared to other forage legumes (Reverter et al., 1999). In addition, the bypass protein content of red clover should be analyzed using NIRS techniques. Nutritional attributes Red clover is a nutritious forage, rich in protein (15-27% DM), minerals and soluble carbohydrates. Physiol., 15: 96, Van Dorland, H. A.; Wettstein, H. R.; Aeschlimann, G.; Leuenberger, H.; Kreuzer, M., 2007. Pasture and harvest in pig farming. Rotational grazing is best suited for persistence. Basal buds form a crown above the soil and may root at the nodes. The decrease of digestibility of red clover during maturing is lower for red clover than for grasses (Thomas et al., 1985). J. Appl. Biophys., 476 (2): 205-210, Van Dorland, H. A.; Kreuzer, M.; Leuenberger, H.; Wettstein, H. R., 2006. Assessment of dietary ratios of red clover and grass silages on milk production and milk quality in dairy cows. Hungry livestock should be prevented from entering pure stands of red clover, for instance by feeding dry forages to them beforehand. These conditions can occur after horses eat affected clover either fresh or as hay. J. Anim. Technol., 145 (1/4): 418-437, Marichal, M. de J. ; Carriquiry, M. ; Astigarraga, L. ; Trujillo, A. I., 2010. Agronomy J., 102 (5): 1388-1398, Pflimlin, A., 1985. J. 2. Entwicklung + Landlicher Raum., 17 (5): 12-14, Sanchez, W. K., D.; J. Harris, J., 1981. A searchable catalogue of grass and forage legumes. New Zealand. In grass swards, red clover can be oversown for sward renovation. Red clover (, Schneider, G., 1957. Quae éditions, Johansson, L.; Lundstrom, K.; Jonsall, A.; Lundh, T., 1999. Replacement of alfalfa with red clover increased feed and N efficiency, the digestibility of DM and cell wall components, and consequently the net energy for lactation. Brit. Crude protein decreases with maturity, from 22% to 16% DM between the vegetative stage and the end of bloom for a French red clover, while NDF increases from 40% to 51%. Feeding red clover to ruminants may lead to the release of phytoestrogens in the environment through animal excretion. Do cows really have black loose manure when fed red clover? For example, red clover has more bypass protein than alfalfa but in an experiment cows fed red clover and supplemented with a bypass protein supplement (fish meal) still had improved milk yields. Anim. Even if red clover causes a higher supply of amino acids to the intestine, sulphur-containing amino acids are less available than the other amino acids, and this imbalanced amino acid supply might explain the relative decrease in protein content compared to other sources (Vanhatalo et al., 2009). of Biochem. Irish J. Agric. Hay: One of the primary uses of redtop is for grass hay. Used as cover in orchards, red clover smothers spring weeds and improves soil tilth (Satell et al., 1998). So, despite laboratory evidence suggesting red clover may be a better protein source than alfalfa, cows fed red clover seem to respond with improved milk production to additional protein supplementation. Determine clover maturity by observing the color and condition of its blooms and the maturity of its seeds. Milk from cows grazing or fed fresh forage, especially from species-rich grasslands or forage legumes, had a considerably higher ratio of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids, and a higher content of nutritionally beneficial trans-fatty acids (e.g. Vestergaard, E. M. ; Danielsen, V. ; Larsen, A. E., 1995. Santiago. Carrie Laboski, Department of Soil Science There are many varieties and cultivars of red clovers. However, this mortality was a consequence of the regulation of feed intake in rabbits given free choice (Gidenne, 2006) and was not linked to red clover itself. Red clover is considered a short-lived legume, but new modern varieties are productive for three full seasons after establishment. As a result of the action of polyphenol oxidases, red clover protein is not broken down during silage fermentation to the extent of alfalfa protein. The leaves are trifoliate or palmate-trifoliate, pubescent and alternate. When well managed and properly fertilized, newer varieties of red clover can potentially yield 4 to 5 tons of good quality forage. Dairy Sci., 86 (8): 2598-2611. A., 1981. Fourrages, (134): 283-286, Wheaton, H. N., 1993. Red clover hay associated with tall fescue for winter grazing, and Caucasian bluestem (Bothriochloa caucasica) for summer forage was found to be a very valuable supplement for stocker steers in the Southern USA (Allen et al., 2000). Red clover silage, treated with formic acid at 3 L/t and supplemented with 0.5 kg/d of soybean meal, achieved the same level of performance as a maize silage-based diet (Weiss et al., 1993). Safety and efficacy of black cohosh and red clover for the management of vasomotor symptoms: a randomized controlled trial. Red clover hay introduced at up to 30% in balanced diets in place of alfalfa meal (0, 33, 66 or 100% replacement) did not alter growth, digestibility and mortality (Grandi et al., 1988), indicating that red clover hay could be used safely in complete diets for rabbit feeding. frigidum Gaudin, Trifolium pratense var. However, when all trials were considered together there was no net effect on milk protein and fat percentages. Comparison of grass and legume silages for milk production. For example, the effect may be related to feed intake suppression. Proc. Ireland, Dewhurst, R. J.; Fisher, W. J.; Tweed, J. K. S.; Wilkins, R. J., 2003. nial ryegrass, followed by white clover, while there was a small loss with red clover and a small net gain of N with sainfoin. Sci. However, red clover pasture increased re-infection of grazing lambs with Trichostrongylus species compared to ryegrass following anthelmintic treatment (Marley et al., 2005). I was just wondering because our family owns land and we have one plot with a mix of rape, radishes, forage peas, and buckwheat. Delayed harvest of red clover, while showing only minor declines in laboratory assessed forage quality, has resulted in dramatic declines in milk production. Technol., 164 (1/2): 1-7, INRA, 2007. Effects of RN genotype and silage feed on fat content and fatty acid composition of fresh and cooked pork loin. Pap. I plan to ted in the morning while the dew is still on. Fish. Effect of forage legumes and anthelmintic treatment on the performance, nutritional status and nematode parasites of grazing lambs. Utilisation of dried grass meal by young growing pigs and sows. Feed Sci. Nutrient apparent digestibilities and partition of nutrient digestion in barley-based diets including red-clover and perennial ryegrass meal. J. FAO, Rome, Italy, Geherman, V.; Parol, A.; Linke, A., 2004. Red clover, either alone or mixed with grasses in pure swards, can be used as a potential crop with a high protein content for dairy goats (Kravale et al., 2001). Heavy grazing is deleterious to persistence particularly during autumn as the plant cannot make sufficient carbohydrate and N reserves in its roots to withstand the winter. Anim. One with a mix of alfalfa, ladino clover, white dutch clover, medium red clover, turnips, radishes, kale, swiss chard, dwarf essex rapeseed, and 1.9% anuual rygrass. Composición de alimentos chilenos de uso en ganadería y avicultura. Grassl. J. In: Schnyder et al. The milk protein decrease may be linked to the polyphenol oxidase enzyme, which produces phenols that bind to amino acids. Based on the cost of the ingredients, they say my pasture is worth between $53 and $62 dollars per ton. Technol., 113 (1/4): 157-167, Carabaño, R.; Fraga, M. J., 1992. Feed Sci. Nutr., 102 (11): 1552-1556, Nagy, W. D., 2009. It is also grown in subtropical regions at high altitudes. The fields I grazed were either small pieces of straight red clover or old hay fields that had been frost-seeded with this legume and then harvested. The lower milk fat content resulting from legume-based diets (compared to grass-based diets), may be due to an increased supply of long-chain fatty acids to the mammary gland which inhibits the de novo fatty acid synthesis (Vanhatalo et al., 2007; Wiking et al., 2010). (Eds. Meat Science, 85 (4): 597-605, Duke, J. However, supplementation of red clover with a high-protein ryegrass could increase nitrogen losses, which does not help to mitigate methane emissions (Van Dorland et al., 2007). Most importantly it should be remembered that feeding cows red clover based diets might limit feed intake as compared to alfalfa of similar quality. Effect of feeding fresh or conditioned red clover on milk fatty acids and nitrogen utilization in lactating dairy cows. Cows on red clover silage diets had a milk fat content lower on average by 2.0 g/kg milk than cows fed grass silages, and milk protein content also tended to be lower. Dry matter intake and cell wall digestion kinetics. Optimal growth occurs between 18°C and 25°C. Effects of feeding grass or red clover silage cut at two maturity stages in dairy cows. Optimal soil pH should be above 6 with adequate Ca, though red clover is tolerant of high and low pH in aluminium-rich soils (Ecoport, 2013; Duke, 1983). Sci., 81 (2): 271-282, Steen, R. W. J.; McIlmoyle, W. A., 1982. by Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomist Like many other forage legumes such as alfalfa or other clover species, red clover may cause bloat in livestock. CVC in Kansas City, Pelletier, S.; Tremblay, G. F.; Belanger, G.; Bertrand, A.; Castonguay, Y.; Pageau, D.; Drapeau, R., 2010. Techn. With this harvest system … Late Summer Cutting Management of Alfalfa 1. 1. One ha of red clover can feed 30 to 50 growing pigs, 15-25 pregnant sows or 10-18 sows with litter (Duval, 1993). de Blas, C.; Wiseman, J. Effective nitrogen degradability was reported to be about 65-70% for fresh forage or silage, but only 60% for that stored in wrapped round bales (Aufrère et al., 2002; Marichal et al., 2010). Delaying harvest of the first cutting red clover can also result in severe lodging and potential rapid decline in forage quality and milk yield potential. Clovers can sometimes mold, which causes slobbers, photosensitivity (reactive to light) and bleeding. Anim. The high price of nitrogen fertilizer has increased interest in planting a legume crop after wheat or canning crop harvest as a green manure to provide some nitrogen credits for next year’s crop. High stomach N digestion is undesirable because it is largely lost to the animal as ammonia. Technol., 61 (1-4): 325-334, Kopp, J., 2003. Selectivity of dairy cows for white clover, red clover, and ryegrass, and its influence on intake, milk yield and composition. Olstenensis, Zoot., 46: 143-150, Urpi-Sarda, M.; Morand, C.; Besson, C.; Kraft, G.; Viala, D.; Scalbert, A.; Besle, J. M.; Manach, C., 2008. Instituto de Investigación Veterinaria. Red clover (, Saviranta, N. M. M.; Anttonen, M. J.; Wright, A. von; Karjalainen, R. O., 2008. & Kit., Trifolium fontanum Bobrov, Trifolium nivale Sieber ex W. D. J. Koch, nom. Will be using a NH 256 rolabar rake and a NH 5070 small square baler. It can be used in zero-grazing (Masson et al., 1980). Clover cut no later than full bloom and not weathered while being cured has numerous red or purplish-red blos-soms (red clover) or pinkish-white or white Ministerio de Agricultura. Intake and apparent digestibility of forages in llamas (, Lourenço, M.; Ranst, G. van; Vlaeminck, B.; Smet, S. de; Fievez, V., 2008. Protein degradation in the rumen of red clover forage at various stages of growth and conserved as silage or wrapped big bales. Effects of pasture species and irrigation on milk production over four summers in the Waikato. Austr. Crimson clover is another tall-growing type but tends to be higher in indigestible fiber than red clover. Handbook of Energy Crops. Anim. In: Nutrition of the rabbit - 2nd edition. Dairy Sci., 91 (9): 3501-3511, Moorby, J. M.; Lee, M. R. F.; Davies, D. R.; Kim, E. J.; Nute, G. R.; Ellis, N. M.; Scollan, N. D., 2009. Consider cutting around areas that are heavily populated by sweet clover or waiting to harvest hay till the sweet clover plant has fully matured and begun to dry down. Nutr. Red clover had higher NDF digestibility than perennial ryegrass (Lindberg et al., 1998; Andersson et al., 1997). Red clover is a nutritious forage, rich in protein (15-27% DM), minerals and soluble carbohydrates. The red clover plant actually belongs to the legume plant family (just like peanuts and beans), which is why animals often graze on it in the wild. Red clover is a powerhouse of isoflavones – a nutrient that your body regularly needs to maintain good or LDL cholesterol levels. It is a source of fibre while providing a significant amount of protein in the diet (Carabaño et al., 1992). A., 1983. Technol., 153 (3-4): 178, Mondal, G., 2009. Effect of forage type, harvesting time and exogenous enzyme application on degradation characteristics measured using in vitro technique. Mature red clover should not be fed as pigs do not relish it at this stage. Moreover, a pasture rich in red clover increased the PUFA:SFA ratio in muscle from cattle compared to cattle from pastures rich in white clover or perennial ryegrass (Scollan et al., 2006). Effects of clover-grass silages and concentrate supplementation on the content of phytoestrogens in dairy cow milk. Fourrages (84): 57-68, McDonald, M. F.; Anwar, M.; Keogh, R. G., 1994. Sci., 142 (4): 483-493, Speijers, M. H. M.; Fraser, M. D.; Theobald, V. J.; Haresign, W., 2005. Clover hays are similar to alfalfa hays because they are legumes. Red clover can be used in pig feeding, particularly in alternative rearing systems. Alimentation des bovins, ovins et caprins. Feeding forage meals to pigs, including red clover, resulted in higher N intake, faecal N excretion and urinary energy losses (Lindberg et al., 1998). Red clover pasture had a positive effect on protein digestibility (Vestergaard et al., 1995). This species is grown as short-lived perennial (3-5 years) in the north and as a winter annual in the south.Product Features:Medium Red Clover S Res. Effects of red clover silage and ageing time on sensory characteristics and cooking losses of loin (, Johansson, L.; Lundstrom, K.; Jonsall, A., 2002. As noted in Environmental impact, the excretion of isoflavones raises environmental concerns (Tucker et al., 2010). 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