Aims Vegetation sampling employing observers is prone to both inter-observer and intra-
observer error. Three types of errors are common:(i) overlooking error (ie not observing …

The development of precision grass measurement technologies is of vital importance to
securing the future sustainability of pasture-based livestock production systems. There is …

This paper outlines a field sampling procedure combining estimates of species composition
and pasture yield. Composition can be estimated by the dry-weight-rank method or direct …

An automatic rising plate meter called the Ellinbank Pasture Meter (EPM) was constructed
and evaluated at the Dairy Research Institute (Ellinbank) for measuring the dry matter …

Two modifications have been made to the dry‐weight‐rank (DWR) method for measuring
botanical composition. One previous limitation of the method has been that it gives biased …

Unidentified constituents in fresh pasture increase milk fat cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic
acid (CLA) concentration, and prevent milk fat depression, even though ruminal conditions …

Several different techniques for the non‐destructive estimation of pasture or range biomass
are critically reviewed and compared to remote sensing methods. Similarities and …

The objective of this study was to compare the accuracy of four non-destructive techniques
for estimation of herbage mass (HM) in swards rotationally grazed by dairy cows. Visual …

A knowledge of the amount of pasture biomass available in farm paddocks is crucial for
improving utilization and productivity in the Australian grazing industry. A method to …

Pasture-finished beef is becoming more popular among consumers due to concerns related
to fatty acid content and sustainable practices. The effects of finishing crossbred steers on …