Research Article

Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye)

Volume: 9 Number: 2 June 26, 2025
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Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye)

Abstract

This study evaluated the forage yield and nutritional quality of Huser Plateau pasture in Rize, Türkiye, over the 2023-2024 growing seasons. Utilizing quadrat sampling and Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS), we determined an average dry yield of 102 kg/da. The average crude protein (CP) content was 16.29%, indicating substantial forage potential. Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) and Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) averaged 29.74% and 56.67%, respectively, revealing temporal fluctuations in digestibility. Calculated parameters indicated moderate to high forage quality, with Digestible Dry Matter (DDM) at 65.73%, Dry Matter Intake (DMI) at 2.19%, and Relative Feed Value (RFV) at 112.29. Digestible Energy (DE) was 3.08 Mcal/kg, and Metabolizable Energy (ME) was 2.53 Mcal/kg. Mineral analysis showed adequate phosphorus (0.32%) and potassium (1.91%) levels, while calcium (1.30%) and magnesium (0.23%) ratios varied between years. The Ca/P ratio averaged 4.25, and the K/(Ca+Mg) ratio averaged 1.46. These findings highlight the Huser Plateau pasture's significant forage potential, suggesting that strategic management practices are essential to mitigate seasonal variations and optimize livestock productivity.

Keywords

Forage quality, Huser plateau, Nutrient composition, Rize, Yield

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APA
Çatal, M. İ. (2025). Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye). International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, 9(2), 577-582. https://doi.org/10.31015/2025.2.31
AMA
1.Çatal Mİ. Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye). int. j. agric. environ. food sci. 2025;9(2):577-582. doi:10.31015/2025.2.31
Chicago
Çatal, Muhammed İkbal. 2025. “Forage Yield and Nutritional Quality Determination of Huser Plateau Pasture (Rize, Türkiye)”. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences 9 (2): 577-82. https://doi.org/10.31015/2025.2.31.
EndNote
Çatal Mİ (June 1, 2025) Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye). International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences 9 2 577–582.
IEEE
[1]M. İ. Çatal, “Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye)”, int. j. agric. environ. food sci., vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 577–582, June 2025, doi: 10.31015/2025.2.31.
ISNAD
Çatal, Muhammed İkbal. “Forage Yield and Nutritional Quality Determination of Huser Plateau Pasture (Rize, Türkiye)”. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences 9/2 (June 1, 2025): 577-582. https://doi.org/10.31015/2025.2.31.
JAMA
1.Çatal Mİ. Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye). int. j. agric. environ. food sci. 2025;9:577–582.
MLA
Çatal, Muhammed İkbal. “Forage Yield and Nutritional Quality Determination of Huser Plateau Pasture (Rize, Türkiye)”. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, vol. 9, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 577-82, doi:10.31015/2025.2.31.
Vancouver
1.Muhammed İkbal Çatal. Forage yield and nutritional quality determination of huser plateau pasture (Rize, Türkiye). int. j. agric. environ. food sci. 2025 Jun. 1;9(2):577-82. doi:10.31015/2025.2.31