NWFP Feed quality, 2015-2023

Rothamsted Repository (Rothamsted Repository) 2026 Dataset Open access

Read full text
Authors: Helena Taylor, D. Beaumont, Tegan S. Darch, Bruce A. Griffith, Andy Jones, Phil Le Grice, Hadewij Sint, Paul Harris
DOI: 10.23637/rothamsted.00033749
Cited by: 0

Abstract

This dataset contains animal feed quality data for the livestock on the North Wyke Farm Platform (NWFP). Samples of the pasture or silage consumed by the cattle and sheep were taken on a fortnightly basis and analysed for dry matter content, protein, carbohydrate, fibre fractions, organic matter (ash) and metabolizable energy content. The NWFP has multiple self-contained farming systems and this data allows comparison of those systems. Additional data relating to the livestock, crops, soils and more is also available to complement this dataset.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Pasture and Agricultural Systems Agriculture and Rural Development Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Rothamsted Repository (Rothamsted Repository)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset