Lotella
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
Freudenberger, D
DE
6 records
Cultivation
Forage value — Birdsfoot trefoil
Lotus corniculatus L.
Birdsfoot trefoil is a valuable legume crop for long-term pastures and hayfields, distinguished by the absence of bloat risk in livestock and the ability to grow on acidic and nutrient-poor soils.
In the reference 37 varieties crop Bird's-foot trefoil, where this is mentioned in the description.
A key advantage of birdsfoot trefoil is its tannin content, which precipitates proteins and prevents foam formation in the rumen of ruminants, thereby eliminating the risk of bloat during grazing. The crop is characterized by high adaptability to adverse conditions, including acidic, sandy, and eroded soils where the development of other legumes is limited.
The plant possesses high resistance to trampling, making it a promising component for long-term forage mixtures. When used for hay production, birdsfoot trefoil provides highly nutritious feed; however, it should be noted that during the mass flowering phase, there may be an accumulation of cyanogenic glucosides, which are neutralized during the drying process.
General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.
Varieties of Bird's-foot trefoil 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.
Cruz del Sur
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
GONZALO RAMÓN COLLAZO PICCARDO^^^Lorenzo Musa
IT
7 records
Rocco
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
ZG Raiffeisen eG
DE
HR
SI
7 records
Toro
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
Semillas Biscayart S.A.
IT
9 records
Leo
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
Mc Gill University
NL
7 records
Bull
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
PICKSEED CANADA INC
DE
7 records
Skrzeszowicka
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
MHR SEEDS LIMITED
PL
5 records
Oberhaunstadter
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
F Wittmann (DE)
DE
FR
4 records
Giada
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
ROBERTO GUARNIERI
IT
4 records
Upstart
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
ARIO University of Guelph (CA)
FR
IT
4 records
Fabio
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
CENTRO MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L.
IT
5 records
Agrosan Trueno
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V.
IT
5 records
Lovrin 25
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
RECHITEAN DORINHORABLAGA NICOLAE MARINELBOSTAN CRISTIANCOJOCARIU LUMINITARAIN PETRUBUZNA CIPRIAN CALINRECHITEAN ISABELA ILDIKO
RO
4 records
LE 212
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION AGROPECUARIA (INIA)
IT
5 records
Lotar
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
CZ
SK
5 records
Frilo
TerminatedLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
IT
4 records
Gran San Gabriele
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
IT
5 records
Malejovský
Protection expiredLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
CZ
SK
4 records
Dacia 1
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
SAVATTI MIRCEAOLAR MIHAI
RO
4 records
Brujo
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
CRIADERO EL CENCERRO S.A.
IT
4 records
Giallas
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
SK
4 records
Norcen
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
FREUDENBERGER| Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
DE
EE
4 records
Inia Draco
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION AGROPECUARIA (INIA)
DE
6 records
Guerrico
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
SEMILLAS BISCAYART S.A.
IT
3 records