#brown mid-rib

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BMR Forages What We See In the Lab

BMR Forages What We See In the Lab

BMR forages include sorghums, millets, sudans, corn and hybrid variations such as sudex. BMR stands for brown midrib, the visible phenotype associated with the low-lignin genetic mutation. These forage varieties claim to improve animal performance when fed ad libitum. Improved digestibility increases the rumen passage rate. A rapid passage rate results in less time spent ruminating and more time…

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Brown Mid-Rib Forage: What does low lignin mean?

Brown Mid-Rib Forage: What does low lignin mean?

Brown mid-rib forage (BMR) varieties have been around since the early 2000s. Yet, I still find producers aren’t sure about what BMR means to their operation. Traits associated with BMR varieties can impact forage quality and animal performance. First, lets define what BMR really is. Then, we can examine how this trait impacts forage quality and animal performance.

What is Brown Mid-Rib Forage?

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