What does this research mean for the field?

Delayed cutting time increases dry herbage yield but decreases crude protein content in meadow grasses. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore how different cutting times influence the chemical composition of meadow grasses.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Effect of Cutting Time on the Chemical Composition of Meadow Grasses

Key Points

To explore how different cutting times influence the chemical composition of meadow grasses.
Samples were collected on July 1st, 15th, and 30th.
Analyzed for green and dry herbage yield, crude protein, ADF, NDF, and ash content.
Statistical analysis conducted on the collected data.
Dry herbage yield increased with delayed cutting time.
Crude protein content decreased as cutting time was delayed.
Lowest ADF and NDF values were found on July 15th, indicating better digestibility.
Ash content increased with later cutting dates.

Abstract

t were collected on July 1st, 15th, and 30th. The samples were analyzed for green herbage yield, dry herbage yield, crude protein, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and ash content. The findings indicated that dry herbage yield increased with delayed cutting time, whereas crude protein content decreased. The lowest ADF and NDF values were recorded on July 15th, suggesting higher digestibility of the forage harvested on that date. Ash content increased as the cutting date was delayed. Based on the results, it is recommended that a balance between yield and quality should be maintained, and the optimal cutting time for maximizing forage quality is around mid-July.

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