The Potential of Silvopastoral Systems for Milk and Meat Organic Production in the Tropics

Solorio, F.J.; Basu, Saikat; Sarabia, Lucero; Ayala, A.; Ramírez, Luis; Aguilar, Carlos Javier Segui; Erales, J. A.; Ku, Ja-Hwan; Wright, Julia

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-26803-3_8

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“…Based on the data obtained in this study, both systems have the possibility of increasing this because grazing efficiency was 32.35% and 35.95% in the ISPS and 28.94% and 20.96% in the MS, for the dry and rainy seasons, respectively. Solorio et al (2016) [85] and Murgueitio et al (2015) [17] reported similar grazing pressure index values to those in this study for ISPS. Improvements of the stocking rate management and grazing efficiency will lead to an increase in soil carbon stock, as well as concentrations and improvements in ecosystemic services [86,87].…”

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Intensive Silvopastoral Systems Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions from Cattle

Flores-Coello,

Hernández-Medrano,

Ku-Vera

et al. 2023

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Assessments of the efficiency of grazing systems, in terms of productivity and ecological sustainability, are necessary in view of the increased demand for animal protein. In this study, the methane (CH4) emissions (sniffer methodology), dry matter (DM) yield, paddock chemical composition (AOAC and Van Soest methods), nutrient intake (dry matter, DMI; crude protein, CPI; metabolizable energy, MEI), daily milk yield (DMY), body condition score (BCS), and body weight (BW) of cattle, in intensive silvopastoral systems (ISPSs) and monoculture systems (MSs), in the tropics of Mexico were evaluated. In the ISPS, CH4 emissions (18% less) and DMY were lower than in the MS. Cows from MSs tend to disperse across higher values of CH4 emissions per kg of DMI, as well as higher milk production, while cows from the ISPS were dispersed over a higher intake (DMI, CPI, and MEI) and lower CH4 emissions. There were no differences between systems in paddock DM yield, chemical composition, cows’ BCS, and BW, regardless of whether it was the dry (April to May) and rainy (September to October) season. Based on the results obtained in this study, ISPSs contribute to the mitigation of methane emissions in cattle; forage and animal production variables in both systems were similar, with a lower use of imported inputs in the ISPS.

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Intensive Silvopastoral Systems Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions from Cattle

Flores-Coello,

Hernández-Medrano,

Ku-Vera

et al. 2023

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“…Generally, dual-purpose livestock with a high proportion of Bos indicus breeds begin to undergo heat stress when the air temperature rises above 32 °C, affecting animal production (Cruz and Ibrahim 2013). This results in (1) an increase in respiratory rate greater than 70 breaths per minute and elevated peripheral blood flow and perspiration; (2) an increase in body temperature above 38.3 °C, which reduces food intake due to a decrease in grazing to less than six hours a day; (3) an increase in water consumption up to 65 L day -1 ; and (4) a decrease in calf growth and milk production (Cruz and Ibrahim 2013;Solorio et al 2016). Under those conditions, animals seek places with wind and shade (Gaughan et al 1998;Mitlo ¨hner et al 2002;West 2003;Gallardo et al 2005).…”

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The effect of different levels of tree cover on milk production in dual-purpose livestock systems in the humid tropics of the Colombian Amazon region

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Caqueta ´, Colombia, has a bovine population of 1,809,702 head, of which 88% are in dual purpose livestock systems; it ranks fifth in milk production at the national level. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different levels of tree cover on milk production in dual-purpose livestock systems in the humid tropics of Colombia's Amazon region. The work was carried out in the Centro de Investigaciones Amazonicas CIMAZ Macagual. It is within the tropical humid forest life zone. Nine pastures of one hectare each were selected, covered by improved pastures (Brachiaria decumbes) and dispersed trees. Treatments were defined by the percentage of tree cover: (1) high (20.43 ± 0.47), ( 2) medium (14.83 ± 0.58) and ( 3) low (4.20 ± 0.85). The spatial distribution of the dispersed trees was obtained using the SexI-FS simulator. Nine milking cows with similar characteristics were selected and managed following a 3 9 3 Latin square experimental design (Cross Over), repeated three

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“…The use of silvopasture systems is a viable alternative for renovation and conservation of degraded agroecosystems (Tarbox, Robinson, Loiselle, & Flory, 2018). Advantages include the improvement of soil fertility and soil physical properties (Lima et al., 2018; Paciullo, Pires, & Aroeira, 2014), increasing forage supply and its nutritional value, establishment of a favorable microclimate for microfauna decomposers, and promotion of thermal comfort to the animals (Esperschuetz et al., 2017; Olivo et al., 2009; Solorio et al., 2016).…”

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Herbage responses of signalgrass under full sun or shade in a silvopasture system using tree legumes

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Silvopasture systems enhance the use efficiency of natural resources by diversifying vegetation structure and function. However, shading from trees may affect the production and quality of herbaceous forages and, consequently, the animal performance. The objective of this research was to evaluate regrowth and development of tree legumes as well as productivity and nutritive value of signalgrass [Brachiaria decumbens (Stapf) R.D. Webster] subjected to shading from the tree legumes gliricidia [Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud] and sabiá (Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth.). Herbage responses were evaluated every 56 d. Trees were evaluated every 120 d to assess morphological responses and forage nutritive value. Response variables included in vitro digestible organic matter (IVDOM), concentrations of N, and stable isotopes (δ 15 N) in grass and legume leaves. Greater herbage accumulation occurred for signalgrass submitted to full sun (57 kg ha -1 d -1 ) than under shade (27 kg ha -1 d -1 ) (p = .0006). Morphometric measurements of tree regrowth did not show differences for total leaf mass (p = .8603) and mass of thick stems (p = .6157) between tree legume species. Gliricidia leaf IVDOM was greater (504 g kg -1 ) than sabiá leaf IVDOM (315 g kg -1 ) (p < .0001).Nitrogen concentration was greater in leaves (p = .0007), fine stems (p = .0050), and thick stems (p = .0333) of gliricidia throughout the evaluated period when compared to the same fractions of sabiá. Both tree species, at the densities employed in this study, affected negatively and to a similar extent the herbage accumulation of signalgrass.Abbreviations: BD, base diameter; BHD, breast height diameter; ID, intermediate diameter; IVDOM, in vitro digestibility organic matter; TLM, total leaf mass; TMFS, total mass of fine stems; TMTS, total mass of thick stems.

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The Potential of Silvopastoral Systems for Milk and Meat Organic Production in the Tropics

Cited by 10 publications

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Intensive Silvopastoral Systems Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions from Cattle

Intensive Silvopastoral Systems Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions from Cattle

The effect of different levels of tree cover on milk production in dual-purpose livestock systems in the humid tropics of the Colombian Amazon region

Herbage responses of signalgrass under full sun or shade in a silvopasture system using tree legumes

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