Guineagrass breeding in Brazil.

Brazil is essentially an agricultural country with 170 Mha of pastures, of which 50 Mhaare native and 100 Mha are cultivated. Brazil?s cattle herd is 208 million head, the largest commercial cattle herd in the world and the largest beef exporter. Most cattle are raised on pastures, observing animal welfare conditions, and only 11% of the slaughter is of animals finished in feedlots.

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Main Authors: JANK, L., VALLE, C. B. do, BARRIOS, S. C. L., SANTOS, M. F., SIMEÃO, R. M.
Other Authors: LIANA JANK, CNPGC; CACILDA BORGES DO VALLE, CNPGC; SANZIO CARVALHO LIMA BARRIOS, CNPGC; MATEUS FIGUEIREDO SANTOS, CNPGC; ROSANGELA MARIA SIMEAO RESENDE, CNPGC.
Format: Artigo de periódico biblioteca
Language:English
eng
Published: 2016
Subjects:Guineagrass germplasm, forage grasses,
Online Access:http://www.infoteca.cnptia.embrapa.br/infoteca/handle/doc/1066207
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