we are back again and please keep informed! Continuous heavy grazing of young regrowth can kill the plants. pap., Samaru (Nigeria), No. Alimentary supplementation of dairy heifers in pasture of, Rodriguez Femenia, P. ; Menendez, J., 1985. Guinea grass is a well known perennial grass adapted to tropical regions and is high yielding. 40,000 rooted slips in a sole stand and 20,000 rooted slips in intercropping have been recommended. Guinea grass is a perennial clumping grass species. It has a broad morphological and agronomic variability, ranging in height from 0.5 to 3.5 m, with stems of 5 mm to 10 mm diameter. For long-term maintenance of the stand, it must not be cut or grazed below 20 – 30 cm and should be cut or grazed at about four weekly intervals to obtain the best balance between quality and quantity. It can be propagated by nursery sowing. Likoni, star grass and King grass without molasses. The yields depend on the cultivar and fertilizer application. Anim. Leaves are blade-shaped, glabrous to pubescent up to 35 mm broad. Pastos y Forrajes, 8 (1): 33-43, Roose, E., 1994. Ensiling characteristics of tropical grasses as influenced by stage of growth, additives and chopping length. Animal feeding stuffs. Sci., 41 (2): 73-81, Belewu, M. A., 1998. These leaf blades and sheaths have soft hairs. Feed Sci. B. K. Simon & S. W. L. Jacobs [Poaceae], Panicum maximum Jacq., Panicum maximum var. However, the domestic guinea pig’s wild ancestors were actually natural grazers! Guinea Grass remains green until late in winter. Performance of different pasture species with grazing dairy cows. It is actually a seed of the betel palm. December 2004. Apply NPK fertilizers as per soil test values along with recommended farmyard manure compost. Pastos y Forrajes, 9 (2): 185-189, Caceres, O. ; Kalous, J, 1986. Compost increases soil f… Anim. The compositions and nutritive values of Tanganyika feeding stuffs. Indian J. Anim. Guinea grass used to be known as Panicum maximum Jacq. To bring soil to a good level, plowing is completed by moldboard, then two harrowing’s and cross planking is done. Seed heads are 40 cm long, oblong shape and are greenish purple in color. Univ. Compositional data of feeds and concentrates. When plants are allowed to seed themselves, this grass is the first to show on newly cleared land or scrubland. Boletim de Industria Animal, 42 (1): 85-92. If you have access to a good supply of fresh grass, you should feed it to your pigs daily. Rev. Simple capillary electrophoretic determination of soluble oxalate and nitrate in forage grasses. As Guinea grass responds strongly to nitrogen, the fertilizer must be applied to pure grass swards in split applications during the wet season. It was also a good fibre complement in water spinach-based diet (Khuc Thi Hue et al., 2006). Res. Nutritive value of grasses in semi-arid rangelands of Ethiopia: local experience based herbage preference evaluation versus laboratory analysis. The inflorescence is an open panicle. For silage and hay, a good cutting height is 60-90 cm, but for higher yields of acceptable quality it can be cut at up to 1.5 m, as it does not become coarse even if left to grow to that height (Hongthong Phimmasan, 2005). Forest. Mineral solubility of, Akinlade, J. Seeds must be sown at a depth of 1 to 2 cm. Evaluation of, Eys, J. E. van; Ginting, S. ; Pulungan, H. ; Johnson, W. L. ; Van Eys, J. E., 1985. He plans collaborating his agriculture, horticulture and farming knowledge into a subject of help to all those who wish grow crops, venture into farming or gardening. Tropical forages. Wageningen, Netherlands; Pudoc, Oliveira, M. C. de; Silva, C. M. M. de S. ; Albuquerque, S. G. de; Bernadino, F. A., 1988. Potassium can be required on some soils and for more intensive production, such as haymaking. However, the name Panicum maximum is still found in literature posterior to 2003. A. R. ; Mosi, A. K. ; Mba, A. U. ; Egbunike, G. N., 1980. Use the higher rate if weed competition is probable to be strong. What is the botanical name of Guinea grass? The best OM and DM digestibilities are obtained with young regrowth (Peiris et al., 1995). The botanical name of Guinea grass is Megathyrsus Maximus. The effect of age of regrowth on content and release of manganese, iron, zinc and copper from four tropical forages incubated, Keba, H. T. ; Madakadze, I. C. ; Angassa, A. ; Hassen, A., 2013. Stems: Increase to over 0.5cm diameter, and can root down at nodes that come in contact with moist soil. Guinea grass is well eaten by all classes of grazing livestock, with particularly high intakes of young leafy plants (Cook et al., 2005). Proceedings of a workshop at the University of Ife, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 20-24 July 1987, Adjolohoun, S., 2008. Controlling Guinea grass. Effect of cutting age on Guinea grass (, Mendez Cruz, A. V. ; Corchado Juarbe, N. ; Siberio Torres, V., 1988. Guinea Grass yaygın ekimi yapılan bir çayır mera bitkisidir. In: Xandé A. et Alexandre G. (eds), Pâturages et alimentation des ruminants en zone tropicale humide, INRA Publications, Versailles, 31-44, Okeke, G. C. ; Oji, U. I., 1987. It is tolerant of light frost and low soil pH if drainage is good (FAO, 2009) and also of high Al3+ saturation (Ecoport, 2009). Livest. Leaves: Mostly Guinea grass somewhat hairy, up to 3cm wide and 100cm long. Rural Dev., 15 (12), Barry, G. A., 1984. Country Pasture/Forage Resource Profile, Grassland and Pasture Crops Group of the FAO, Rome, Ndyanabo, W. K., 1974. Evaluation of a pasture of cv. (USDA, 2009). The potential of browse plants in the nutrition of small ruminants in the humid forest and derived savanna zones of Nigeria. Water spinach (, USDA, 2009. Guinea grass is a fast growing, bulky grass that helps prevention of soil erosion since it provides rapid ground cover (Roose, 1994). It is a very effective colonizer in ungrazed areas, mainly on more fertile soils where some form of soil disturbance has occurred. Macro-minerals bioavailability study in goats fed forages of nitrogen fertilized Guinea grass and Guinea grass-Verano stylo mixture. Asian-Australas. A., 1989. Preemergence weed control measures are generally beneficial in stand establishment. It is great for them to graze on and nibble all day long. Legon Agricultural Research Bulletin, 1: 19-26. A. ; Zago, C. P., 1984. The grass Is highly palatable and favoured by all grazing herbivores. But many regions and festivals remain at the edges of the-off-the-beaten map such as the Gulf Mask Festival. Use a handheld garden fork to work the compost into the soil. Res. For. Supplementation of grazing zebu heifers with roughage and concentrate during the dry season. Levels of essential mineral elements in cultivated grasses from the Mexican tropics. Seeds are very small, numbering 2.4 million/kg. In: Pâturages et alimentation des ruminants en zone tropicale humide, 65-76. The Tropical Grasses of Southeast Asia. Light irrigation is very good for crop growth. Grass legume associations in the tropics. Guinea pigs love to eat fresh grass, and it can be highly nutritious during the summer months. Soc. Milk production in, Goncalves, C. A. ; Rodrigues Filho, J. Effect of N fertilizer rate and stocking rate on meat production from Guinea grass cv. Sulfur fertilization of five tropical forages. It is used as fodder for animals and is used to make hay. Behavior and productive performance of sheep maintained in Tanzania grass (, Taiwo, A. Guinea grass forage is dried and ground for use in mixtures with legumes as leaf meal, mainly for non-ruminants such as chickens and pigs. New Guinea’s western half comprises the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua and its eastern half comprises the major part of Papua New Guinea, an independent country since 1975. Trop. A. ; Bosman, H. G. ; Jansen, H. J., 1987. Apply the lower rate if it is in mixtures with other grasses or legumes. Plants poisonous to livestock. Soil phosphorus levels must be maintained with annual dressings of 50 – 100 kg/ha superphosphate. Paturages et alimentation des ruminants en zone tropicale humide, 1989, 333-348, Tran Hoang Chat; Ngo Tien Dung; Dinh Van Binh; Preston, T. R., 2005. Small Rumin. It is developed in a variety of soils ranging from moist, damp and fertile soils. Guinea grass is a well known perennial grass adapted to tropical regions and is high yielding. J. Anim. Nutritive value of tropical grasses. Thèse Faculté Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux, Ajayi, F. T. ; Babayemi, O. J. ; Taiwo, A. MSc thesis, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal Nutrition and Management, Uppsala, Sweden, 2005, Jaturasitha, S. ; Norkeaw, R. ; Vearasilp, T. ; Wicke, M. ; Kreuzer, M., 2009. Temperature effects on anatomy and digestibility of leaf and stem of tropical and temperate forage species. In sheep fed on a Guinea grass hay-based diet, urea treatment or supplementation with poultry manure helped to improve feed conversion ratio and growth performance (Yousuf et al., 2007; Brown et al., 1995). Effect of different sources of supplementary fibre on growth of rabbits fed a basal diet of fresh water spinach (, Lamela, L. ; Pereira, E. ; Silva, O, 1984. The crop needs regular irrigation at an interval of 15 to 18 days in March to May, at 10 to 12 days interval I summer months. It is naturally found in open grasslands, woodland and shady places within 16.3°N and 28.7°S. If the grass dominates associated legumes through this period, grass bulk can be reduced by a short period of intensive grazing. Livest. Proc. The varieties Sweet Sue and Tango also produce viable seed for plant propagation. 1988, 101-106. Performance of, Laredo, C. M. A. ; Ardila, G, A. ; Alvarez, V. J. G., 1983. Likoni. Feed Sci. Guinea grass is well suited for cut-and-carry systems and can be used for making silage and hay. An evaluation of nitrogen fertilised, Touvin, H, 1989. Grassl. Subsequently, 20kg and 10kg N should respectively be top dressed just after 20 days after the cut. A review of guinea grass (, Melendez, J. L. ; Gomez, M. M., 1982. BSES Bulletin, No.11:4-5. Performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned rabbits fed forages supplemented with concentrate. Agric. Performance of growing goats fed, Wanapat, M. ; Topark Ngarm, A., 1985. Guinea grass was introduced as cattle feed. With grass clippings, there are a lot of things you need to consider first before feeding them to your guinea pigs. Bras. Trop. It is used as medicine for heartburn by the Malays under the name “Berita”. Lazarides M, 1980. Ensiled Guinea grass has a good texture and it was possible to mix grass of different ages with no effect on silage quality (Babayemi et al., 2009). Comparacion de dos niveles de urea en bloque de melaza sobre la ganancia de peso en borregos criollos. Seed capability under natural conditions is short-lived. Guinea grass is generally native of tropical and sub-tropical Africa. A study on the conservation of Guinea grass (, Esperance, M. ; Diaz, D., 1985. of a workshop at the University of Ife, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 20 24 July 1987 [edited by Smith, O.B. Bulletin pédologique de la FAO 70, Rosiles Martinez, R. ; Rivas Montalvo, V. ; Aguirre G, M. A. ; Lopez Lopez, R., 1986. The effect of forage quantity offered upon the nutritive value of three tropical grasses. It commonly grows to around 1.5 to 2.5metres tall. Madang Papua New Guinea Photo (c) Linda Garrison. Geografie. Seasonal productivity and nutritive value of 5 tropical grasses in Martinique. Performance of Holstein cows grazing on intensively managed tropical grass pastures at three stocking rates. The botanical name of Guinea grass is Megathyrsus maximus. Pastos y Forrajes, 8 (2): 297-305, Etela, I. ; Oji, U. I. ; Kalio, G. A. ; Tona, G. O., 2008. Revista da Faculdade de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia da Universidade de Sao Paulo, 19 (2): 173-176, Ly Thi Luyen ; Preston, T. R., 2012. J. Exp. Sci., 39 (1): 31-48, Yousuf, M. B. ; Belewu, M. A. ; Daramola, J. O. ; Ogundun, N. I., 2007. Avg: average or predicted value; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum value; Max: maximum value; Nb: number of values (samples) used. J. Japan. Guinea grass, guineagrass, Tanganyika grass, buffalograss [English]; pasto guinea, mijo de guinea, gramalote [Spanish]; capim-mombaça, capim guine, capim colonião, capim de Angola, capim de feixe, erva-da-guiné [Portuguese/Brazil]; talapi, tinikarati [Cook Islands]; capime guiné, fataque, herbe de guinée, panic élevé [French]; rumput banggala, rumput gajah, suket londo [Indonesian]; erba di guinea [Italian]; rebha luh buluhan, rumput benggala, rumput sarang sesak [Malay]; gewone buffelsgras [Afrikaans]; saafa [Tonga]; güyana otu [Turkish]; vao kini [Samoa]; cỏ ghi nê [Vietnamese]; الثمام الكبير ,الدخن الكبير [Arabic]; 大黍 [Chinese], Panic, green panic, slender guinea grass, castilla, Megathyrsus maximus (Jacq.) Spikelets are 3-4 mm green to purple (Ecoport, 2009). Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Sci., 36 (2): 184-190, Shimojo, M. ; Goto, I., 1990. I. Bermuda grass cv. Grassl. If your Guinea pig is fairly new to eating grass, then keep their intake on the lower side. A., 2003. The nutritive value of grass ensiled with cassava peel and poultry excreta for goats. 2m yüksekliğe kadar boylanabilir. Queensland J. Agric. Mr. Reddy was born in farmer's family and was into 'IT' profession where he was not happy with his activities. A seed rate of 3-4 kg/ha is satisfactory for the good crop stand. 1988, No. 1, 1987-06-02/1987-06-06. Pastos y Forrajes, 7 (3): 395-408, Lamela, L. ; Fung, C. ; Esparza, R., 1995. Grass legume associations for meat production of creole goats: Likoni A 15 (, Alfonso, A. ; Valdes, L. R. ; Duquesne, P, 1984. Full seedbed preparation is a must for planting guinea grass. Dairy heifers stocked at 2.3 head/ha on Guinea grass pasture gained 1 kg/ha/d (Costa et al., 2001). 1, 69 p. Botha, C. J. ; Venter, E., 2002. Inflorescence is a panicle, 15 to 50 cm long. Guinea grass is a tall perennial grass that structure dense tussocks. The nutritive value of, Robleto, L. A. ; Guerrero, A. D. ; Farinas, T., 1992. Guinea grass leaf meal could be used to feed broiler chickens at 15% of the diet in place of maize. The yield is about 120 to 150 tonnes of green forage in 4 to 5 cuttings. However, it is generally recommended to supplement it with sources of protein in order to meet nutritional requirements or improve animal performance. Potassium may be required on some soils, particularly with more intensive use e.g. Tobiata (, Davison, TM. For best results, the seed must be sown by a combine or a drum seeder, by dropping seed onto the soil surface and rolling. B. da; Moura, L. O. de, 2001. Contribution to the study of hay production in a humid tropical environment: drying and conservation factors in Martinique. Flowering stalks of taller varieties could reach up to 3 to 4 meters in height. Feeding goats with Guinea grass gives better results when it is supplemented with a legume (Ajayi et al., 2008; Bamikole, 2003; Viengsavanh Phimphachanhvongsod et al., 2002) or a crop residue-based concentrate (Aregheore, 2003). It gives the best effect when grown under deep soil having well drainage system. Avoid cultivation in important clayey and waterlogged soils. Other articles where Guinea grass is discussed: panicum: Several species, including proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) and little millet (P. sumatrense), are … A seeding rate of 2-6 kg/ha is very common. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/416 Last updated on September 15, 2020, 15:40, Feedipedia - Animal Feed Resources Information System - INRAE CIRAD AFZ and FAO © 2012-2020 | Copyright | Disclaimer | Editor login, Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value, English correction by Tim Smith (Animal Science consultant) and Hélène Thiollet (AFZ), Viengsavanh Phimphachanhvongsod et al., 2002, OM digestibility, ruminants (gas production), Adehan, R. ; Kpodekon, M. ; Houenon, J. ; Ossenti, T. B. ; Lebas, F., 1994. guinea grass Characteristics: Data Source and Documentation: About our new maps. Feeding value of different levels of leucaena hay and coconut oil meal as a supplementary feed for goats. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 68 (202): 1196-1202, Whiteman, P. C. ; Halim, N. R. ; Norton, B. W. ; Hales, J. W., 1985. P. Rico, 67 (3): 317-327, Aregheore, E. M. ; Rokomatu, I., 2004. Spread a 1-inch layer of organic compost over the soil prior to planting. Nigerian J. Anim. For instance, unfertilized Guinea grass yields around 7t DM/ha while N-fertilized pastures can yield up to 42t/ha (Hongthong Phimmasan, 2005). Storage and digestibility, voluntary intake and chemical components of hay of five tropical grasses. New Guinea impatiens appreciates protection from intense, early afternoon sun that can make it scorch and wilt. Veterinaria Mexico, 17 (1): 13-16, Sarwatt, S. V. ; Mussa, M. A. ; Kategile, J. Soil requirement in Guinea grass well prepared before sowing the seeds. Sowing, generally at 2-3 kg/ha of seed into a well-prepared seed-bed, is the best way to establish large areas of Guinea grass. A. ; Adejuyigbe, A. D. ; Adebowale, E. A. ; Oshotan, J. S. ; David, O. O., 2005. Pigmentation and meat quality of broiler chickens fed maize replaced with, Panditharatne, S. ; Allen, V. G. ; Fontenot, J. P. ; Jayasuriya, M. C. N., 1986. 1985, 959 960, Warly, L. ; Evitayani; Fariani, A., 2010. Technol., 22 (3): 237-245, Shimojo, M. ; Goto, I., 1990. E. Afr. The biology of Lepidiota reuleauxi Brenske (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), a pest of sugarcane in Papua New Guinea. Guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus). Pastos y Forrajes, 12 (3): 273-277, Campbell, C. M. ; Ho-a, E. B. ; Ritter, C., 1980. Documentos Centro de Pesquisa Agropecuaria do Tropico Semi Arido, EMBRAPA. Improvement of nutritive value of tropical grasses by physical or chemical treatment. Too much grass for any Guinea pig, let alone a newbie grass-eater, can cause gas, diarrhea, or other possible issues with their intestinal tract. J., 8 (3): 126-132, Gomide, J. Sci., 19 (3): 249-256, Razz, R. ; Clavero, T., 2007. Be careful when giving them grass from a meadow, as it may have been sprayed with dangerous herbicides. Comparative study of palatability of twenty three forages used in rabbit breeding: first results. 3. Pastos y Forrajes, 7 (3): 381-393, Alfonso, A. ; Valdes, L. R. ; Duquesne, P, 1985. Improvement of nutritive value of tropical grasses by physical or chemical treatment. It is a fast growing and leafy grass, which is palatable to livestock with a good nutritional value. A full-grown plant attains a height of 1.8 to 2.7 m under favorable conditions. Part 3. Several experiments have shown that supplementing cows or dairy heifers fed on Guinea grass improves animal performance. There is naturalized “Darwin” Guinea grass in the wetter areas about Darwin, along creeks and in low-lying areas. However, it was reported to decrease digestibility coefficients when added at 25% of the diet (Gupta et al., 1993). Effect of supplementation with concentrate on chemical composition of milk in dual-purpose cows grazing on, Relling, E. A. ; Van Niekerk, W. A. ; Coertze, R. J. ; Rethman N. F. G., 2001. In South Africa, it is suspected to cause photodermatitis in sheep ("dikoor", literally "thick ear"), perhaps in conjunction with the smut fungus Ustilago (Botha et al., 2002). It is increased by storing seeds dry for six months or longer. Grass is one of the first foods that guinea pigs usually go for as it is always available. Milk production on continuously grazed grasslands with or without nitrogen. Seedlings are ready for transplantation in 35 to 45 days after sowing with 3-4 leaves. J. Agric. The crop must be allowed to reseed itself at periodic intervals to ensure stand maintenance. Misc. At sowing time a basal dose of 60kg N, 50 kg P2O5 and 40kg K2O/ha must be applied in bands prior to planting. The Guinea grass should be planted in well moist soil condition. 945 likes. Sci., 63 (1): 197-207, Peiris, H. ; Ibrahim, M. N. M., 1995. It is a major weed in sugarcane fields since it grows well in shaded conditions (Ecoport, 2009). Protein supplementary values of cassava-, leucaena- and gliricidia-leaf meals in goats fed low quality. Generally, the seed must be sown with 100 – 200 kg/ha of superphosphate. Effects of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on ruminal fermentation and digestion of Guinea grass hay. Agric. Oxalate content of some commonly grazed pasture forages of Lango and Acholi Districts of Uganda. Kuniata LS, Young GR, 1992. Aust. During the monsoon season, the irrigation is rarely wanted in the event of long monsoon failure. Malay. Callie and Guinea grass cv. Agric. B. K. Simon & S. W. L. Jacobs) is a major pantropical grass used throughout the tropics for pasture, cut-and-carry, silage and hay. Aust. Guinea grass is a tufted perennial with 30 mm leaf blades. Results of trials in wet and dry areas. On Monday 12th March, the people of West Papua began fundraising for the victims of the Papua New Guinea earthquake and the disaster relief effort. Liming decreased the N, P, and K, but increased the Ca and Mg contents of Guinea harvested grass. Congress, August 24-31, 1985, Kyoto, Japan: 1296-1297, FAO, 2009. 1986, No. In: Xandé A.; Alexandre G. GRIN - Germplasm Resources Information Network. Seed Propagating New Guinea Impatiens. Proc. Types and amounts of fertilizers in Guinea grass required will depend on the soil type, rainfall, pasture mix and intended use of the pasture. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) provide versatility for gardeners, as the plants, with their bright leaves and big, showy flowers, thrive in containers, hanging baskets and flowerbeds. Guinea grass is palatable to rabbits (Adehan et al., 1994). Schum., Panicum maximum var. A seedling of 20 to 25 days old nursery or rooted slips at the spacing of 50 cm x 50 cm is optimum for the sole stand. Maintenance applications must be 50 – 100 kg/ha, yearly. Although plants seed readily, heads ripen unevenly and shatter readily. While it spreads slowly when it is well managed, Guinea grass can spread very fast and become a weed in ungrazed areas where soil disturbance has occurred. Comparative evaluation of three grasses in pasture. Effect on Gir, Sindi and Guzerat heifers of supplementation on pasture during the dry season with ground ear maize and cottonseed meal. Avellaneda, J. H. ; Pinos-Rodriguez, J. M. ; Gonzalez, S. S. ; Barcena, R. ; Hernandez, A. ; Cobos, M. ; Hernandez, D. ; Montanez, O., 2009. Nutr., 10 (1): 27-29 1993, Hammond, A. C. ; Wildeus, S., 1993. Symposium sur l'alimentation des ruminants en milieu tropical. The root is a short creeping rhizome; culms are erect, hirsute at the nodes. A. ; Goncalves, C. A. ; Camarao, A. P. ; Azevedo, G. P. C. de, 2004. This type of Guinea grass was introduced to Darwin before 1900. Masai allows higher stocking rate (Euclides et al., 2008). Division de la mise en valeur des terres et des eaux. James Fazzi Sr U.S. Army Air Corps. Sbornik Vysoke Skoly Zemedelske v Praze, Fakulta Agronomicka B. Studies on sweet potato forage and dried brewers' grains as supplements to green panic for Bunaji cows. Urea ammoniation effects on the feeding value of guineagrass (, Caceres, O. ; Esperance, M. ; Hernandez, N. C., 1986. 56, 15 pp, Oluwasola, T. A. ; Onibi, G. E. ; Agbede, J. O., 2008. haymaking. Guinea grass produces around 1.7-3.1 million seeds/kg (Ecoport, 2009). Colic caused by, Champannet, F., 1989. New Guinea impatiens in the Java, Divine and Spectra series can be grown from seed. Management effects on the nutritive value of guinea grass (, Candido, M. J. D. ; Alexandrino, E. ; Gomide, C. A. de M. ; Gomide, J. Steers can graze Guinea grass (Difante et al., 2009). Res., 12 (1): 13-25, Holm, J., 1971. Digestibility of dry matter and cell wall constituents. De Naveröörd sünd Chan Pine Ridge in’n Noorden, Tower Hill un A. ; Camarao, A. P. ; Azevedo, G. P. C. de, 2005. New Guinea savannas and grasslands Grasslands, towards the end of the dry season. Handbook of Energy Crops. As Guinea grass is very palatable, the spread is slow under grazed conditions. through the kunai grass: portraits of the new guinea highlands When Ronald and Catherine Berndt travelled to the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea in 1951, they were among the first white outsiders to enter the high mountain valleys of the remote Eastern Highlands region. It tillers profusely; create tufts or clumps up to 30 cm or more wide. Yes, guinea pigs can eat grass clippings. The protein content of Guinea grass pasture was found insufficient for meeting the nutritional requirement of lambs in South Africa (Relling et al., 2001) and in the Fiji (Aregheore et al., 2004). 1952 - 62. XV Int. Guinea Grass Cultivation, Production Practices. Small Rumin. Anim. Effect of maturity on the relative palatability of some tropical grasses. Zootechnical characteristics of guinea grass (, Antoni Padilla, M. ; Fernandez Van Cleve, J. ; Arroyo Aguilu, J. Husb., 25 (3): 505-514, Difante, G. dos S. ; Euclides, V. P. B. ; Nascimento Junior, D. do; Silva, S. C. da; Torres Junior, R. A. de A. ; Sarmento, D. O. de L., 2009. Alternatively, the crop can be fertilized with 40 kg N just after the cut. Pastos y Forrajes, 8 (1): 111-125, Alvares, K. M. ; Cheshmedzhiev, B. V., 1983. SIH 127. The grass is a very tall, densely tufted perennial with numerous shoots arising from short, rhizomes. Split applications, each of 50 to 100 kg/ha N, are used in pure stands as required when economically feasible. It prefers well-drained, moist and fertile soils (Cook et al., 2005). ( Panicum maximum is still found in literature posterior to 2003 Silva et al., 2008...., 1981 Simon et al., 2006 and stocking rate ( Euclides et al., )... 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