Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the principles of pasture growth and the factors affecting pasture growth;
2. Learn the factors affecting pasture productivity;
3. Understand the factors affecting animal production from pasture systems and the inter-relationships between pasture production and animal production.
Components of pasture systems; Classification of PNG grasslands; Structure of pasture plants; Establishment, management, and rehabilitation of pastures; Fodder conservation and utilization; Integrated management of pastures/animals interaction; Integration of animals with pastures and crops.
Humphreys, L. R., Tropical pastures and fodder crops, Longman, London, UK, 1978.
Crowder, L. V., Cheda, H. R., Tropical grassland husbandry, Longman, London, UK, 1982.
Continuous assessment 40%
Written examination 60%
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