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Synopsis In this experiment, the palatability of Coastal Bermudagrass was improved substantially by nitrogen fertilization. There was no evidence to indicate that annual rates up to 1,500 pounds of nitrogen per acre decreased the palatability of this grass. Two‐week‐old grass was more palatable than 4‐week‐old grass.

Steer gains on 'Coastal' Bermudagrtzss (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Per-s.), utilized by continuous, weekly rot(ation, or daily strip grazing, or green chop, dehydrated hay, or pellet feeding, were studied for 3 years. Previous studies had included fewer methods of utilization, or had run for only a short time. Average daily gains and gains per hectare were: continuous, 594 g and 600 kg; rotation, 449 g and 469 kg; strip, 392 g and 487 kg; green chop, 369 g and 647 kg; hay, 671 g and 971 kg; and pellets, 800 g and 967 kg. Diferences among grazing methods in average daily gain were largely accounted fQr by differences in grazing pressure. DifSerences among feeding methods reflected diflerences in forage intake and lignin content of the forage. Seasonal changes in gain andforage intake were influenced by seasonal changes in lignin content and increasing #steer weights.

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