When it comes to feeding livestock, it’s not just how much forage you grow, but how much energy animals can extract from it.
NEW PIONEER Prime BMR brings Brown Midrib (BMR) genetics to summer forage production, delivering improved fibre digestibility and the potential for better livestock performance.
BMR sorghum contains less lignin, the indigestible component of plant cell walls that limits how effectively livestock can utilise forage. With less lignin, rumen microbes can break down more of the plant fibre, increasing the energy available to the animal.
What does this mean for livestock production?
- Dairy cattle: Improved fibre digestibility can support greater energy intake and potentially increased milk production.
- Beef cattle: Better utilisation of forage can support liveweight gain and feed conversion.
- Feed quality: More digestible fibre makes BMR sorghum a valuable option for quality grazing, hay and silage.
Research comparing BMR with conventional sorghum has demonstrated improvements in fibre digestibility, with positive results for milk production.
PIONEER Prime BMR combines these nutritional advantages with strong biomass potential, offering a promising summer forage option where both feed quantity and animal performance matter.
Talk to the Notman Pasture Seeds team about incorporating Prime BMR into your summer forage program.
