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Forage value of rapeseed

Brassica napus var. napus

Rapeseed is a versatile forage crop used as a source of green biomass and high-protein concentrates (meal, cake). Modern “00” varieties with low erucic acid and glucosinolate content allow for their safe inclusion in the diets of cattle and poultry.

In the reference 157 varieties crop Rapeseed, where this is mentioned in the description.

Rapeseed green biomass is used for grazing, silage, and haylage production, with mowing stimulating rapid regrowth. In the flowering phase, crude protein content reaches 14–17%, which is comparable to alfalfa. In terms of amino acid content, such as lysine, methionine, and cystine, rapeseed cake and meal are close to soybean products, while the metabolizable energy in rapeseed significantly exceeds that of cereal and pulse crops.

The “00” technological standard ensures the absence of anti-nutritional factors, making the crop a lactogenic supplement that increases milk yield and weight gain in livestock. Agronomic control is necessary during grazing to prevent bloat: rapeseed should not exceed 50% of the diet. Monitoring high sulfur content is also required to prevent metabolic disorders and issues with micronutrient absorption.

The maximum nutritional value of the green biomass is achieved when harvested between the onset of flowering and pod formation. During further maturation, especially after the lower leaves begin to drop, protein concentration decreases significantly.

General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.

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Varieties of Rapeseed mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Rebound

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Frank Houben c/o Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.

DE
4 records

Barnapoli

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

BARENBRUG H.J.M.| H.J.M. Barenbrug

DE
3 records

CSZ 2021

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT
2 records

Tritop

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DLF Seeds A/S

DK
3 records

DK Cosmos

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Dekalb Genetics Corporation (usa) (US)

FR
2 records

SIRIUS

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

GORShKOV VLADIMIR IVANOVICh / KARPAChEV VLADIMIR VLADIMIROVICh / VLASOVA AL'BINA NIKOLAEVNA / MANAENKOV SERGEJ IVANOVICh

DK
3 records

Liporta

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE DK
3 records

Muntos

Application submitted

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

DK FR
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Jupiter

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmännen SW Seed

DK SE
3 records

Minotaur

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Laima Kott

UA
3 records

Bronowski

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

DK PL
2 records

Olara

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Libred

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE PL
2 records

Tower

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

UNIV.MANITOBA

ES
2 records

Goliath

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

FREUDENBERGER| Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft

DE
2 records

Liquanta

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAAT| Deutsche Saatveredelung AG

DE DK
2 records

Consort

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CARGILL GENETIQUE EUROPE SNC

DK
3 records

Lioness

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Heinrich Busch^^^HAUSKA D.

2 records

Aidar

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Parii Anna Fedorivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
2 records

Ascona

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Semundo Saatzuht GmbH Teendorf (DE)

HR
3 records

Bono

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Chrobry

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Hevelius

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records