Objectives
Despite the many known advantages of grassland diversity (in terms of flora at the plot and forage system levels) for the agroecological transition of ruminant farms, the one concerning animal health is the subject of many questions from farmers and advisors. In response, the objectives of this project are:- To characterise the animal health value of grasslands (plot) on the basis of the content of secondary metabolite compounds as a function of floristic diversity, vegetative stage and conservation (silage and hay);
- To understand how farmers conceive and implement the role of grassland diversity (plot and forage system) in feeding, welfare, health and animal robustness, and build with them indicators for managing this diversity on the basis of the project results.
- Indicators of the health value of fresh and conserved grass in relation to the fine composition of diversified grassland cover;
- Indicators for monitoring grassland diversity for animal health at the forage system level, co-constructed with farmers, advisors, and vets.
