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Patrick G. Hatfield

Publications (2)

Forage Intake and Wastage by Ewes in Pea/Hay Barley Swath Grazing and Bale Feeding Systems

Erin E. Nix, Devon L. Ragen, Janice G. P. Bowman, Rodney W. Kott, Mark K. Petersen, Andrew W. Lenssen, Patrick G. Hatfield & Emily C. Glunk · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Harvested feed costs, particularly during the winter, are traditionally the highest input associated with a ruminant livestock operation. Although swath grazing has been practiced for over 100 years and literature exists for cattle use of swath grazing, no published results are a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/25197

Effects of Pasture vs. Drylot Flushing on Ewe Body Weight Change and Number of Lambs Born

Devon L. Ragen, Erin E. Nix, Lance B. McNew, William A. Whitehurst, Tess M. Liles, Robert B. Sager, Elizabeth S. Read, Blake S. Hauptman, Christopher G. Hooley & Patrick G. Hatfield · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Flushing is the practice of increasing nutrient intake before and during breeding in order to increase ovulation and ultimately the number of lambs born (NLB). Although extensive research has investigated the impact of different feeds and feeding strategies on the flushing respon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/23735