pasturage

• Nom désignant à la fois le droit ou l'action de faire paître le bétail, et les herbages ou fourrages verts consommés par les animaux au pâturage.

A noun referring to the lush, green plants found in a pasture, or the coarse feed such as grass and hay that is consumed by grazing animals like horses and cattle.

indénombrable

1. Pasture vegetationC1formal

   The lush, green plants that grow on land used for grazing animals.

   Végétation de pâturage

   • The rich pasturage of the valley supported a large herd of cattle.
   • Farmers rotate their livestock to ensure the pasturage remains healthy.
   • The quality of the pasturage directly affects the milk production of dairy cows.

   Synonymesforagegrassherbagepasturesward

2. Animal feedC1formal

   Bulk food, such as grass or hay, that is consumed by grazing or browsing animals like horses and cattle.

   Fourrage pour animaux

   • During the winter, the horses rely on stored pasturage like hay.
   • The rancher ensured there was enough pasturage for the cattle through the dry season.
   • Good pasturage is essential for the health and growth of grazing livestock.

   Synonymesforagegrasshayherbagepasture