Can Soil pH Correction Reduce the Animal Supplementation Needs in the Critical Autumn Period in Mediterranean Montado Ecosystem?

Can Soil pH Correction Reduce the Animal Supplementation Needs in the Critical Autumn Period in Mediterranean Montado Ecosystem?

Extensive livestock production in Mediterranean climate conditions and acidic soils requires animal feed supplementation. This occurs during the summer and, frequently, also in the autumn and winter, depending on the prevailing rainfall patterns. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect...

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Main Authors: João Serrano, Shakib Shahidian, Francisco Costa, Emanuel Carreira, Alfredo Pereira, Mário Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
montado ecosystem
dolomitic limestone
tree canopy
pasture
dry matter
crude protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/3/514

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