Foggage values of kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum Hochst. ex Chiov)

Abstract

Investigations to determine whether frosted kikuyu could supply better quality foggage than natural pasturage in sourveld areas during the winter months revealed that this grass was characterised by a crude protein content of 8 - 10% in the winter months. The performance of animals grazing such frosted kikuyu was highly satisfactory.

Keywords: winter|forages|Ermelo|foggage values|animals|grazing|proteins|pastures|qualities|Transvaal|frosted grasses|kikuyu|grasses|sourveld