| Abstrakt: |
This article discusses the composition, digestibility and probable nutritive value of the white bent, Nardus stricta. The white bent or moor mat-grass, is described as a densely tufted, erect, wiry perennial, six inches to nearly a foot high and with fine, bristle-like and very stiff leaves. Reference has been made to the fact that there are two schools of thought concerning the value of Nardus stricta. Many contemporary workers consider it to be virtually worthless as a food for livestock. Others are of the opinion that the plant has appreciable value both in winter and spring. It is incontrovertible that Nardus is fairly heavily grazed in the spring of the year; the implication that it is of nutritive value is strongly supported by analytical evidence and digestibility data. |
