constituents were similar in early and late grazing season. Grazing resulted in similar milk
yield but higher milk fat (42 vs. 34 g kg–1), protein (32 vs. 30 g kg–1) and DM (117 vs. 106
g kg–1) content, and lower content of FFA (0.22 vs. 0.34 mEq L–1) than hay feeding.