Pasture feed value is measured in several ways, the most...

Pasture feed value is measured in several ways, the most important being metabolisable energy (ME) and digestibility. ME is the more useful unit for many applications. Feed value matters, because it drives animal intake and performance.

Lambs need high quality feed to grow quickly. The faster lambs...

Lambs need high quality feed to grow quickly. The faster lambs grow the greater their feed conversion efficiency, as less feed energy is needed for extra days of stock maintenance.

Pasture DM yield at lambing directly affects lamb growth. When...

Pasture DM yield at lambing directly affects lamb growth. When feed quality is generally good (March-October), feed quantity drives the performance of many livestock systems.